CVE-2019-16181 Missing authorization in n/a
Administrators can improperly mark other users' notifications as read, allowing unauthorized modification of user data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16181?
CVE-2019-16181 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 9 Sep 2019. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Limesurvey before 3.17.14, admin users can mark other users' notifications as read.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16181?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16181?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-16181 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16181 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w5vr-ww2r-wj84.