CVE-2024-42902: Code Injection
First published: Tue Sep 03 2024(Updated: )
An issue in the js_localize.php function of LimeSurvey v6.6.2 and before allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload into the lng parameter of the js_localize.php function
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LimeSurvey | <6.6.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42902?
CVE-2024-42902 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42902?
To mitigate CVE-2024-42902, upgrade to LimeSurvey version 6.6.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of LimeSurvey are affected by CVE-2024-42902?
CVE-2024-42902 affects LimeSurvey versions 6.6.2 and earlier.
What specific function is vulnerable in CVE-2024-42902?
The vulnerability in CVE-2024-42902 exists in the js_localize.php function.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-42902 facilitate?
CVE-2024-42902 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted payloads injected into the lng parameter.
- agent/references
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/type
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/event
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/last-modified-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/guess-ai
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/limesurvey
- canonical/limesurvey