CVE-2011-5256 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into LimeSurvey tooltips when viewing survey results, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-5256?
CVE-2011-5256 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 12 Feb 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the tooltips in LimeSurvey before 1.91+ Build 11379-20111116, when viewing survey results, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown parameters.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2011-5256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g5vh-jpvx-76p4.