CVE-2018-20322 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can execute JavaScript against administrators via a malicious zip upload in LimeSurvey, potentially leading to account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-20322?
CVE-2018-20322 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 21 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
LimeSurvey version 3.15.5 contains a Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Survey Resource zip upload, resulting in Javascript code execution against LimeSurvey administrators. Fixed in version 3.15.6.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20322?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20322?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20322 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-2018-20322 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20322 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7rh-m853-j7w3.