CVE-2019-9960 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can exploit a relative path vulnerability in the export function to read arbitrary files from the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-9960?
CVE-2019-9960 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 24 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The downloadZip function in application/controllers/admin/export.php in LimeSurvey through 3.16.1+190225 allows a relative path.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9960?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9960?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9960 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-9960 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-9960 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-qc3p-q4r9-f58r.