CVE-2022-48010: XSS

Published Jan 27, 2023
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Updated

DISPUTED LimeSurvey v5.4.15 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /index.php/surveyAdministration/rendersidemenulink?subaction=surveytexts. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Description or Welcome-message text fields. NOTE: the vendor indicates that this is not a vulnerability because the manipulation requires Superadministrator privileges, and Superadministrators are already allowed to customize surveys with JavaScript as they wish.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=5.4.15

Event History

Jan 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Disputed
06:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this LimeSurvey vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this LimeSurvey vulnerability is CVE-2022-48010.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-48010?

The severity level of CVE-2022-48010 is medium (5.4).

3

What is the description of CVE-2022-48010?

CVE-2022-48010 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in LimeSurvey v5.4.15.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-48010?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-48010 by executing arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-48010?

There is no information available about a fix for CVE-2022-48010 at this time.

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