CVE-2019-16186 Missing authorization in n/a
Admin users can access the plugin manager without proper permissions, bypassing intended authorization controls in LimeSurvey.
- 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-2019-16186?
CVE-2019-16186 is a high-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 access the plugin manager without proper permissions.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16186?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16186?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16186 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-2019-16186 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16186 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcf8-w94v-9vq9.