CVE-2024-28709: XSS

Published Oct 7, 2024
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Updated

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in LimeSurvey before 6.5.12+240611 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the title and comment fields.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Limesurvey LimeSurvey<6.5.12\+240611
composer/limesurvey/limesurvey<6.5.12
6.5.12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/limesurvey/limesurvey to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.5.12

Event History

Oct 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28709?

CVE-2024-28709 is classified as a high severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28709?

To mitigate CVE-2024-28709, upgrade to LimeSurvey version 6.5.12 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-28709?

CVF-2024-28709 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the application and user data.

4

Which versions of LimeSurvey are affected by CVE-2024-28709?

LimeSurvey versions prior to 6.5.12+240611 are affected by CVE-2024-28709.

5

How can I identify if my LimeSurvey installation is vulnerable to CVE-2024-28709?

Check your LimeSurvey version and confirm if it is lower than 6.5.12+240611 to determine vulnerability to CVE-2024-28709.

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