CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-16179

First published: Mon Sep 09 2019(Updated: )

Limesurvey before 3.17.14 does not enforce SSL/TLS usage in the default configuration.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Limesurvey Limesurvey<3.17.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability CVE-2019-16179?

    CVE-2019-16179 refers to a vulnerability in Limesurvey before version 3.17.14 that does not enforce SSL/TLS usage in the default configuration.

  • How does CVE-2019-16179 impact Limesurvey?

    CVE-2019-16179 can allow an attacker to intercept or modify data transmitted between a user and Limesurvey, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data leakage.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-16179?

    CVE-2019-16179 has a severity level of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2019-16179?

    To fix CVE-2019-16179, you should update Limesurvey to version 3.17.14 or higher, which enforces SSL/TLS usage by default.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-16179?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-16179 on the official Limesurvey website (https://www.limesurvey.org/limesurvey-updates/2188-limesurvey-3-17-14-build-190902-released) and the corresponding GitHub commit (https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/5870fd1037058bc4e43cccf893b576c72293371e#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R42).

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