Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in LimeSurvey by LimeSurvey GmbH
CVE-2023-44796

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Limesurvey

Status
Limesurvey
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-44796?

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in LimeSurvey versions prior to 6.2.9-230925, which enables a remote attacker to craft a malicious script targeting the _generaloptions_panel.php component. This vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation, allowing threats to manipulate user sessions or steal sensitive information.

References

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/pull/3483
https://github.com/limesurvey/limesurvey/commit/135511073...
https://github.com/Hebing123/CVE-2023-44796/issues/1

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-44796 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in LimeSurvey by LimeSurvey GmbH