CVE-2024-42902 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code in LimeSurvey by injecting a crafted payload into the lng parameter of the js_localize.php function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-42902?
CVE-2024-42902 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 3 Sep 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in the js_localize.php function of LimeSurvey v6.6.2 and before allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload into the lng parameter of the js_localize.php function
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42902?
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-2024-42902?
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-2024-42902 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42902 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as BIT-limesurvey-2024-42902, GHSA-wqr2-8c98-rxv3.