CVE-2020-22607 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting in LimeSurvey allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via name and description parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2020-22607?
CVE-2020-22607 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 28 Jun 2021. 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
Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilty in LimeSurvey 4.1.11+200316 via the (1) name and (2) description parameters in application/controllers/admin/PermissiontemplatesController.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-22607?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including limesurvey. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
limesurvey Bitnami | From 4.1.11 | 4.1.12 |
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22607?
Upgrade limesurvey to 4.1.12 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-2020-22607 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-22607 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as BIT-limesurvey-2020-22607, GHSA-mj23-7m3m-wqph.