CVE-2024-42901

Name: CVE-2024-42901
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-03T18:15:08.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42901 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CSV injection vulnerability in Lime Survey v6.5.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted CSV file.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CSV injection vulnerability in Lime Survey v6.5.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted CSV file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	<= 6.5.12

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/pull/3884Patch
https://github.com/sysentr0py/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-42901Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42901?

A CSV injection vulnerability in Lime Survey v6.5.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted CSV file.

How severe is CVE-2024-42901?

CVE-2024-42901 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42901?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-42901?

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Source: NVD / NIST