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CVE-2024-28710: n/a

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-28710cvecve-2024-28710
Published: 10/07/2024 (10/07/2024, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in LimeSurvey before 6.5.0+240319 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a lack of input validation and output encoding in the Alert Widget's message component.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.1medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

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limesurvey/LimeSurvey
pkg:github/limesurvey/LimeSurvey
Affected versions
<6.5.0+240319

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/05/2026, 02:22:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in LimeSurvey affects the Alert Widget's message component, where lack of proper input validation and output encoding enables a remote attacker to perform Cross Site Scripting (CWE-79). The flaw allows execution of arbitrary code in the context of the affected web application. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges, requires user interaction, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. The affected versions are all versions before 6.5.0+240319, although this specific version is not explicitly listed in the affectedVersions field.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of data within the affected LimeSurvey instance. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch link is provided, users should monitor LimeSurvey's official channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the Alert Widget or applying input filtering controls if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2024-03-08T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a49b1cc27e9c79719a8a43e

Added to database: 07/05/2026, 01:22:20 UTC

Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 02:22:54 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:51 UTC

Views: 7

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