CVE-2020-25797: XSS

Published Dec 31, 2020

Updated

LimeSurvey 3.21.1 is affected by cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Add Participants Function (First and last name parameters). When the survey participant being edited, e.g. by an administrative user, the JavaScript code will be executed in the browser.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Limesurvey LimeSurvey=3.21.1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/0a7bdfa1c166f734d11a1528c8d9a7d61b670ad7

Event History

Dec 31, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:06 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:06 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25797?

CVE-2020-25797 is a vulnerability in LimeSurvey version 3.21.1 that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks in the Add Participants function.

How does CVE-2020-25797 affect LimeSurvey?

CVE-2020-25797 allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the browser when editing a survey participant's first and last name.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25797?

The severity of CVE-2020-25797 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

How can I fix CVE-2020-25797?

To fix CVE-2020-25797, update LimeSurvey to a version that has implemented the necessary security patches (e.g., version 3.21.2 or later).

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-25797?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-25797 in the LimeSurvey bug tracker (https://bugs.limesurvey.org/view.php?id=15680) and the LimeSurvey GitHub repository (https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/0a7bdfa1c166f734d11a1528c8d9a7d61b670ad7).