CVE-2024-7887 LimeSurvey File Upload index.php denial of service
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in LimeSurvey by manipulating the size argument in the file upload component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-7887?
CVE-2024-7887 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 17 Aug 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in LimeSurvey 6.3.0-231016 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /index.php of the component File Upload. The manipulation of the argument size leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-404
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7887?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7887?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7887 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2024-7887 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7887 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whpj-x2q5-cqj5.