CVE-2024-42903 Open redirect in n/a
Attackers can exploit Host header injection in password resets to redirect victims to malicious domains, potentially leading to account takeover.
- 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-2024-42903?
CVE-2024-42903 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 3 Sep 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
A Host header injection vulnerability in the password reset function of LimeSurvey v.6.6.1+240806 and before allows attackers to send users a crafted password reset link that will direct victims to a malicious domain.
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42903?
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-2024-42903?
Upgrade limesurvey to 6.15.5 or later.
Is CVE-2024-42903 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-42903 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as BIT-limesurvey-2024-42903, GHSA-8gv7-8h2v-9w6c.