CVE-2007-5573
CVE-2007-5573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Limesurvey
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/core/language.php in LimeSurvey 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5573?
- PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/core/language.php in LimeSurvey 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5573?
- CVE-2007-5573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5573 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5573?
- CVE-2007-5573 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5573?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5573 published?
- CVE-2007-5573 was published on 2007-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27288
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26110
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37270
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4544
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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