CVE-2022-43279
CVE-2022-43279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Limesurvey
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
LimeSurvey before v5.0.4 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the component /application/views/themeOptions/update.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-43279?
- LimeSurvey before v5.0.4 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the component /application/views/themeOptions/update.php.
- How severe is CVE-2022-43279?
- CVE-2022-43279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-43279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-43279?
- CVE-2022-43279 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-43279?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-43279 published?
- CVE-2022-43279 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://brick-pamphlet-d24.notion.site/LimeSurvey-V5-4-4-background-update-php-SQL-injection-50e8fd6eba4644bb941b2c8d6fb7979a
- https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/42920389f99cdd25449eb7ace57f24417e83b692
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:5.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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