CVE-2024-6933 SQL injection in LimeSurvey
Remote attackers with permissions can execute SQL injection via the Language argument in LimeSurvey's survey settings, potentially reading or modifying data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-6933?
CVE-2024-6933 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 21 Jul 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw has been found in LimeSurvey 6.5.14-240624. Affected by this issue is the function actionUpdateSurveyLocaleSettingsGeneralSettings of the file /index.php?r=admin/database/index/updatesurveylocalesettings_generalsettings of the component Survey General Settings Handler. This manipulation of the argument Language causes sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 6.6.2+240827 can resolve this issue. Patch name: d656d2c7980b7642560977f4780e64533a68e13d. You should upgrade the affected component.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6933?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6933?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6933 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2024-6933 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6933 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rc4x-vgmq-9jch.