How severe is CVE-2024-42903?

CVE-2024-42903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42903?

CVE-2024-42903 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42903?

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

Does CVE-2024-42903 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42903 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39819.

When was CVE-2024-42903 published?

CVE-2024-42903 was published on 2024-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42903

CVE-2024-42903 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39819
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Limesurvey
Published: 2024-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Host header injection vulnerability in the password reset function of LimeSurvey v.6.6.1+240806 and before allows attackers to send users a crafted password reset link that will direct victims to a malicious domain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42903?: A Host header injection vulnerability in the password reset function of LimeSurvey v.6.6.1+240806 and before allows attackers to send users a crafted password reset link that will direct victims to a malicious domain.
How severe is CVE-2024-42903?: CVE-2024-42903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42903?: CVE-2024-42903 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42903?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42903 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42903 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39819.
When was CVE-2024-42903 published?: CVE-2024-42903 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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