How severe is CVE-2024-42901?

CVE-2024-42901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42901?

CVE-2024-42901 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42901?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-42901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39817.

When was CVE-2024-42901 published?

CVE-2024-42901 was published on 2024-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42901

CVE-2024-42901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39817
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Limesurvey
Published: 2024-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CSV injection vulnerability in Lime Survey v6.5.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted CSV file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42901?: A CSV injection vulnerability in Lime Survey v6.5.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted CSV file.
How severe is CVE-2024-42901?: CVE-2024-42901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42901?: CVE-2024-42901 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39817.
When was CVE-2024-42901 published?: CVE-2024-42901 was published on 2024-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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