CVE-2022-48008
CVE-2022-48008 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Limesurvey
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the plugin manager of LimeSurvey v5.4.15 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-48008?
- An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the plugin manager of LimeSurvey v5.4.15 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.
- How severe is CVE-2022-48008?
- CVE-2022-48008 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-2022-48008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-48008?
- CVE-2022-48008 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-48008?
- 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-2022-48008 published?
- CVE-2022-48008 was published on 2023-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:5.4.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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