How severe is CVE-2019-25019?

CVE-2019-25019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-25019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-25019?

CVE-2019-25019 primarily affects Limesurvey. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25019?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-25019 published?

CVE-2019-25019 was published on 2021-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-25019

CVE-2019-25019 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Limesurvey
Published: 2021-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LimeSurvey before 4.0.0-RC4 allows SQL injection via the participant model.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25019?: LimeSurvey before 4.0.0-RC4 allows SQL injection via the participant model.
How severe is CVE-2019-25019?: CVE-2019-25019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-25019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25019?: CVE-2019-25019 primarily affects Limesurvey. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-25019 published?: CVE-2019-25019 was published on 2021-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:4.0.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:4.0.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:4.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:4.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:4.0.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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