CVE-2025-41074: Multiple vulnerabilities in Limesurvey

Published Nov 20, 2025
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Updated

Vulnerability in LimeSurvey 6.13.0 in the endpoint /optout that causes infinite HTTP redirects when accessed directly. This behavior can be exploited to generate a Denegation of Service (DoS attack), by exhausting server or client resources. The system is unable to break the redirect loop, which can cause service degradation or browser instability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Limesurvey LimeSurvey
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=6.13.0

Remediation

Information

The vulnerabilities have been fixed by the Limesurvey team in the version 6.15.0.

Event History

Nov 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-41074?

CVE-2025-41074 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability that can exhaust server or client resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-41074?

To fix CVE-2025-41074, update LimeSurvey to a version that addresses this vulnerability as soon as possible.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-41074?

CVE-2025-41074 specifically affects LimeSurvey version 6.13.0 when accessing the /optout endpoint.

4

What can be exploited in CVE-2025-41074?

CVE-2025-41074 can be exploited to perform infinite HTTP redirects, leading to a Denial of Service attack.

5

What should I monitor for regarding CVE-2025-41074?

Monitor your server for unusual traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts of CVE-2025-41074.

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