published April 1, 2020
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ A sneaky path traversal vulnerability lurks in LimeSurvey before version 4.1.12+200324! 🚨 This flaw could let attackers peek into sensitive files they shouldn't be able to access! Think of it like a courier delivering packages — but this time, they can open any door along the way without permission, accessing files that were meant to remain sealed! 📦🔓 If exploited, an attacker could potentially read any file the application can access, which might include sensitive data or configuration files. This kind of breach could lead to data leaks or unauthorized access to critical system information, making it a serious concern for any LimeSurvey user.
Think of it like a courier delivering packages — but this time, they can open any door along the way without permission, accessing files that were meant to remain sealed! 📦🔓 The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied input, allowing an attacker to traverse directories and access files outside of the intended directory structure.
If exploited, an attacker could potentially read any file the application can access, which might include sensitive data or configuration files. This kind of breach could lead to data leaks or unauthorized access to critical system information, making it a serious concern for any LimeSurvey user. To protect against this vulnerability, upgrade LimeSurvey to version 4.1.12+200324 or later. It's crucial to regularly audit your application for these types of issues and implement strict file access controls. You can fix this! Follow these steps and secure your LimeSurvey installation like a pro! 🛡️ You've got this!