CVE-2024-42903

Name: CVE-2024-42903
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-03T18:15:08.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42903 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Host header injection vulnerability in the password reset function of LimeSurvey v.6.6.1+240806 and before allows attackers to send users a crafted password reset link that will direct victims to a malicious domain.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Host header injection vulnerability in the password reset function of LimeSurvey v.6.6.1+240806 and before allows attackers to send users a crafted password reset link that will direct victims to a malicious domain.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Limesurvey	Limesurvey	<= 6.6.1\+240806

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/compare/6.6.0+240729...6.6.1+240806Patch
https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/pull/3920Issue Tracking
https://github.com/sysentr0py/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-42903Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42903?

How severe is CVE-2024-42903?

CVE-2024-42903 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42903?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST