CVE-2024-28710: n/a
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2024-28710: n/a
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
Affected software
pkg:github/limesurvey/LimeSurveyRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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