CVE-2024-42901 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted CSV file in LimeSurvey, posing a significant risk to survey data integrity and server security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-42901?
CVE-2024-42901 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 3 Sep 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A CSV injection vulnerability in Lime Survey v6.5.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted CSV file.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42901?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including limesurvey. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
limesurvey Bitnami | All versions | 6.15.5 |
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42901?
Upgrade limesurvey to 6.15.5 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2024-42901 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42901 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as BIT-limesurvey-2024-42901, GHSA-crm8-393f-r7jh.