How severe is CVE-2024-7887?

CVE-2024-7887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-7887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7887?

CVE-2024-7887 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7887?

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

Does CVE-2024-7887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48730.

When was CVE-2024-7887 published?

CVE-2024-7887 was published on 2024-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7887

CVE-2024-7887 is a low-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v2: 3.3
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48730
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Limesurvey
Published: 2024-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in LimeSurvey 6.3.0-231016 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /index.php of the component File Upload. The manipulation of the argument size leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7887?: A vulnerability was found in LimeSurvey 6.3.0-231016 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /index.php of the component File Upload. The manipulation of the argument size leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-7887?: CVE-2024-7887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-7887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7887?: CVE-2024-7887 affects Limesurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48730.
When was CVE-2024-7887 published?: CVE-2024-7887 was published on 2024-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:6.3.0:231016:*:*:*:*:*:*

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