Path Traversal Vulnerability in LimeSurvey by LimeSurvey GmbH
CVE-2020-11455

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Limesurvey

Status
Limesurvey
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 93%

What is CVE-2020-11455?

LimeSurvey, a popular online survey tool, contains a path traversal vulnerability in its file management system, specifically within the LimeSurveyFileManager.php file. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate file paths, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server. Users of LimeSurvey versions prior to 4.1.12+200324 are advised to update their installations to mitigate this risk. For more technical details, users can refer to related security discussions and patches available on GitHub and various security databases.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-11455 - Proof of Concept

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/daf50ebb1...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157112/LimeSurvey-4....
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48297
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EPSS Score

93% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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