CVE-2019-17660: XSS
First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/translate/translateheader_view.php in LimeSurvey 3.19.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the tolang parameter, as demonstrated by the index.php/admin/translate/sa/index/surveyid/336819/lang/ PATH_INFO.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Limesurvey Limesurvey | <=3.19.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in LimeSurvey?
The vulnerability ID for this XSS vulnerability in LimeSurvey is CVE-2019-17660.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software is LimeSurvey version up to and including 3.19.1.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-17660?
The severity level of CVE-2019-17660 is medium.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary web script or HTML via the 'tolang' parameter.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, LimeSurvey has released patches to address this vulnerability. Updating to the latest version of LimeSurvey (beyond 3.19.1) will fix the issue.
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