CVE-2023-44796: XSS

Published Nov 17, 2023
·
Updated

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in LimeSurvey before version 6.2.9-230925 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the generaloptionspanel.php component.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Limesurvey LimeSurvey<6.2.9

Event History

Nov 17, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
Nov 18, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-44796?

CVE-2023-44796 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in LimeSurvey before version 6.2.9-230925.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-44796?

The severity of CVE-2023-44796 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2023-44796 affect LimeSurvey?

CVE-2023-44796 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted script to the _generaloptions_panel.php component in LimeSurvey versions prior to 6.2.9-230925.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-44796?

To fix CVE-2023-44796, it is recommended to update LimeSurvey to version 6.2.9-230925 or later.

5

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2023-44796?

The CWE ID for CVE-2023-44796 is CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting).

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