CVE-2018-1000658 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 6 Sep 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious zip archives containing PHP files to achieve remote code execution in LimeSurvey.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-1000658?

CVE-2018-1000658 is a high-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 6 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

LimeSurvey version prior to 3.14.4 contains a file upload vulnerability in upload functionality that can result in an attacker gaining code execution via webshell. This attack appear to be exploitable via an authenticated user uploading a zip archive which can contains malicious php files that can be called under certain circumstances. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 91d143230eb357260a19c8424b3005deb49a47f7 / version 3.14.4.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000658?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000658?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000658 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-1000658 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000658 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3426-h5fc-ghj2.