CVE-2024-42902

Name: CVE-2024-42902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-03T18:15:08.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42902 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the js_localize.php function of LimeSurvey v6.6.2 and before allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload into the lng parameter of the js_localize.php function. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the js_localize.php function of LimeSurvey v6.6.2 and before allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload into the lng parameter of the js_localize.php function

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	<= 6.6.2

References

https://bugs.limesurvey.org/view.php?id=19639Broken Link
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/blob/6434b12ded1c4b6516200c453441d0896e11eee0/vendor/kcfinder/js_localize.php#L19Product
https://github.com/sysentr0py/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-42902Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42902?

How severe is CVE-2024-42902?

CVE-2024-42902 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42902?

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Source: NVD / NIST