RCE in Limesurvey
CVE-2024-42902
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
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.010 (59.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Limesurvey
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Product)
- cve@mitre.org (Broken Link)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-42902?
- CVE-2024-42902 is a high-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-09-03.
- How severe is CVE-2024-42902?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-42902 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.