CVE-2024-28709 LimeSurvey Cross Site Scripting vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted scripts in LimeSurvey title and comment fields, requiring an upgrade to secure the application.
- 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-2024-28709?
CVE-2024-28709 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 7 Oct 2024. 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 vulnerability in LimeSurvey before 6.5.12+240611 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the title and comment fields.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28709?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including limesurvey/limesurvey and limesurvey. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
limesurvey/limesurvey Packagist | All versions | 6.5.12 |
limesurvey/limesurvey Packagist | All versions | 6.5.12 |
limesurvey Bitnami | All versions | 6.5.12 |
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28709?
Upgrade limesurvey/limesurvey to 6.5.12 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-2024-28709 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-28709 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as BIT-limesurvey-2024-28709, GHSA-c7xm-rwqj-pgcj.