CVE-2007-5573 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in LimeSurvey via a URL in the rootdir parameter, requiring immediate patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5573?
CVE-2007-5573 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 18 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/core/language.php in LimeSurvey 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5573?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5573?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2007-5573 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5573 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-87xv-r72c-3f8q.