CVE-2020-16192 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Reflected XSS in LimeSurvey allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2020-16192?
CVE-2020-16192 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 5 Aug 2020. 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 4.3.2 allows reflected XSS because application/controllers/LSBaseController.php lacks code to validate parameters.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16192?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including limesurvey. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
limesurvey Bitnami | From 4.3.2 | 4.3.3 |
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16192?
Upgrade limesurvey to 4.3.3 or later.
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-2020-16192 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16192 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as BIT-limesurvey-2020-16192, GHSA-v482-3xvq-fffx.