CVE-2024-6933: LimeSurvey Survey General Settings updatesurveylocalesettings_generalsettings actionUpdateSurveyLocaleSettingsGeneralSettings sql injection

Published Jul 21, 2024
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Updated

A flaw has been found in LimeSurvey 6.5.14-240624. Affected by this issue is the function actionUpdateSurveyLocaleSettingsGeneralSettings of the file /index.php?r=admin/database/index/updatesurveylocalesettingsgeneralsettings of the component Survey General Settings Handler. This manipulation of the argument Language causes sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 6.6.2+240827 can resolve this issue. Patch name: d656d2c7980b7642560977f4780e64533a68e13d. You should upgrade the affected component.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=6.5.14-240624
Limesurvey LimeSurvey>6.6.2+240827
Limesurvey LimeSurvey>=6.5.14<6.6.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade LimeSurvey 6.5.14-240624 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.2+240827Patch d656d2c7980b7642560977f4780e64533a68e13d

Event History

Jul 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 15, 58462
Event
via NVD·02:44 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6933?

CVE-2024-6933 has been rated as critical.

2

Which version of LimeSurvey is affected by CVE-2024-6933?

LimeSurvey version 6.5.14-240624 is affected by CVE-2024-6933.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-6933?

To fix CVE-2024-6933, upgrade to the latest version of LimeSurvey that has addressed this vulnerability.

4

What function is affected by CVE-2024-6933?

The function affected by CVE-2024-6933 is actionUpdateSurveyLocaleSettingsGeneralSettings.

5

Where can I find more details about CVE-2024-6933?

Detailed information about CVE-2024-6933 can typically be found in security advisories from LimeSurvey.

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