CVE-2026-50635: LimeSurvey Password Reset Host Header Injection Discloses Reset Token

Published Jun 9, 2026
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Updated

LimeSurvey constructs account password-reset links from the client-supplied HTTP Host header without validating it. The optional allowedHosts allowlist that would constrain this is undefined in the default (and documented) configuration, so LSHttpRequest::checkIsAllowedHost() results in no operation. A remote, unauthenticated attacker who submits a forgotten-password request for a known account (requiring only the target's username and email) with a spoofed Host header causes LimeSurvey to email that account a reset link whose hostname is attacker-controlled while embedding the genuine validationkey. When the recipient or an automated inbound mail-security link scanner dereferences the link, the valid reset token is disclosed to the attacker, who replays it against the legitimate host's newPassword endpoint to set a new password and take over the account.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Limesurvey LimeSurvey

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Set the allowedHosts configuration to a specific list of legitimate application hostnames so that LSHttpRequest::checkIsAllowedHost() validates the Host header and is not a no-op; this prevents password-reset links from being built using attacker-controlled Host headers.

    LimeSurvey (LSHttpRequest::checkIsAllowedHost) allowedHosts = define a non-empty allowlist of permitted host header values (only your legitimate LimeSurvey hostnames)

Event History

Jun 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-50635?

The severity of CVE-2026-50635 is rated as high with a score of 8.7.

2

How does CVE-2026-50635 affect LimeSurvey?

CVE-2026-50635 allows attackers to exploit the password reset functionality by injecting malicious Host headers, potentially disclosing sensitive reset tokens.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-50635?

To fix CVE-2026-50635, configure the allowedHosts allowlist in LimeSurvey's configuration to define and restrict valid hostnames.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-50635?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-50635 include unauthorized access to user accounts and exposure of sensitive information such as reset tokens.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-50635?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2026-50635 is to disable the password reset feature until a proper fix is applied.

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