Directory Traversal in LimeSurvey File Upload Functionality
CVE-2018-1000659

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Limesurvey

Status
Limesurvey
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-1000659?

LimeSurvey versions up to 3.14.4 are vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability found in the file upload functionality. This flaw permits authenticated users to upload specially crafted zip files, potentially leading to remote code execution. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can gain unauthorized control over the server. The issue has been addressed in subsequent releases following the relevant commit.

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/72a02ebaa...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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