CVE-2021-44967

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilty exists in LimeSurvey 5.2.4 via the upload and install plugins function, which could let a remote malicious user upload an arbitrary PHP code file. NOTE: the Supplier's position is that plugins intentionally can contain arbitrary PHP code, and can only be installed by a superadmin, and therefore the security model is not violated by this finding.
References
Link Resource
https://github.com/Y1LD1R1M-1337/Limesurvey-RCE Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50573 Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.limesurvey.org/manual/Plugins_-_advanced
https://github.com/Y1LD1R1M-1337/Limesurvey-RCE Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50573 Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

20 Feb 2025, 03:15

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Summary (en) A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilty exists in LimeSurvey 5.2.4 via the upload and install plugins function, which could let a remote malicious user upload an arbitrary PHP code file. (en) A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilty exists in LimeSurvey 5.2.4 via the upload and install plugins function, which could let a remote malicious user upload an arbitrary PHP code file. NOTE: the Supplier's position is that plugins intentionally can contain arbitrary PHP code, and can only be installed by a superadmin, and therefore the security model is not violated by this finding.
References
  • () https://www.limesurvey.org/manual/Plugins_-_advanced -

Information

Published : 2022-02-24 15:15

Updated : 2025-02-20 03:15


NVD link : CVE-2021-44967

Mitre link : CVE-2021-44967

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-44967


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Products Affected

limesurvey

  • limesurvey
CWE
CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type