CVE-2022-29710 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via crafted plugins in LimeSurvey, potentially compromising user sessions and data.
- 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-2022-29710?
CVE-2022-29710 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 24 May 2022. 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
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in uploadConfirm.php of LimeSurvey v5.3.9 and below allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted plugin.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29710?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including limesurvey. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
limesurvey Bitnami | All versions | 5.3.10 |
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29710?
Upgrade limesurvey to 5.3.10 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-2022-29710 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29710 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as BIT-limesurvey-2022-29710, GHSA-q963-4pwj-xxqj.