CVE-2014-5016 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters or CSV imports, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- 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-2014-5016?
CVE-2014-5016 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 21 Jul 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in LimeSurvey 2.05+ Build 140618 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the pid attribute to the getAttribute_json function to application/controllers/admin/participantsaction.php in CPDB, (2) the sa parameter to application/views/admin/globalSettings_view.php, or (3) a crafted CSV file to the "Import CSV" functionality.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5016?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5016?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5016 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-2014-5016 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5016 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v854-grhx-rm28.