HIGH

CVE-2021-44967

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

75.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

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.

Technical details

Published
2/24/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.

Is CVE-2021-44967 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-44967 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 75.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-44967?

CVE-2021-44967 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2021-44967 affecting your environment?

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