CVE-2018-7556: Infoleak

Published Feb 28, 2018
·
Updated

LimeSurvey 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7x.x before 2.73.1, and 3.x before 3.4.2 mishandles application/controller/InstallerController.php after installation, which allows remote attackers to access the configuration file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Limesurvey LimeSurvey>=2.6.0<2.6.7
Limesurvey LimeSurvey>=2.7.0<2.73.1
Limesurvey LimeSurvey>=3.0.0<3.4.2
Debian Debian Linux=7.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade LimeSurvey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.6.7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade LimeSurvey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.73.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade LimeSurvey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.2

Event History

Feb 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-7556?

CVE-2018-7556 is a vulnerability in LimeSurvey versions 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7x.x before 2.73.1, and 3.x before 3.4.2 that allows remote attackers to access the configuration file.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-7556?

CVE-2018-7556 is rated as critical with a severity score of 9.1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-7556?

LimeSurvey versions 2.6.x before 2.6.7, 2.7x.x before 2.73.1, and 3.x before 3.4.2 are affected by CVE-2018-7556.

4

How do I fix CVE-2018-7556?

To fix CVE-2018-7556, upgrade to LimeSurvey version 2.6.7, 2.73.1, or 3.4.2 depending on the version you are using.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7556?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-7556 at the following link: https://www.limesurvey.org/about-us/news/2075-limesurvey-security-advisory-02-2018

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203