CVE-2019-16186: High severity limesurvey vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2019
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Updated

In Limesurvey before 3.17.14, admin users can access the plugin manager without proper permissions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Limesurvey LimeSurvey<3.17.14

Event History

Sep 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Limesurvey issue?

The vulnerability ID for this Limesurvey issue is CVE-2019-16186.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16186?

The severity of CVE-2019-16186 is high with a CVSS score of 7.2.

3

What is affected by CVE-2019-16186?

Limesurvey versions up to exclusive 3.17.14 are affected by CVE-2019-16186.

4

How can admin users access the plugin manager without proper permissions?

In Limesurvey before version 3.17.14, admin users can access the plugin manager without proper permissions.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-16186?

Upgrade Limesurvey to version 3.17.14 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

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