CVE-2018-17003 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover how CVE-2018-17003 affects LimeSurvey 3.14.7 with HTML Injection and Stored XSS vulnerabilities. Learn about the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
LimeSurvey 3.14.7 has been identified with HTML Injection and Stored XSS vulnerabilities that can be exploited through specific parameters.
Understanding CVE-2018-17003
What is CVE-2018-17003?
In LimeSurvey 3.14.7, vulnerabilities in the appendix allow for HTML Injection and Stored XSS attacks by manipulating the surveyls_title parameter.
The Impact of CVE-2018-17003
These vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious code and execute scripts, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the LimeSurvey application.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-17003
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerabilities in LimeSurvey 3.14.7 enable attackers to perform HTML Injection and Stored XSS attacks through the surveyls_title parameter in specific URLs.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: LimeSurvey 3.14.7
- Vendor: N/A
- Version: N/A
Exploitation Mechanism
By manipulating the surveyls_title parameter in the /index.php?r=admin/survey/sa/insert URL, attackers can inject malicious HTML code and execute scripts.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update LimeSurvey to the latest version to patch the vulnerabilities.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites to prevent exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor security advisories and updates from LimeSurvey.
- Implement input validation and output encoding to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches and updates provided by LimeSurvey to address and fix the identified vulnerabilities.