CVE-2018-16397
CVE-2018-16397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Limesurvey
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In LimeSurvey before 3.14.7, an admin user can leverage a "file upload" question to read an arbitrary file,
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16397?
- In LimeSurvey before 3.14.7, an admin user can leverage a "file upload" question to read an arbitrary file,
- How severe is CVE-2018-16397?
- CVE-2018-16397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-16397 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16397?
- CVE-2018-16397 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16397?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-16397 published?
- CVE-2018-16397 was published on 2018-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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