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CVE-2019-16172

LimeSurvey before v3.17.14 allows stored XSS for escalating privileges from a low-privileged account to, for example, SuperAdmin. The attack uses a survey group in which the title contains JavaScript that is mishandled upon group deletion.

Severity
Medium 5.4
Published
9 Sept 2019
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
3.17.4
Exploit chance
4.6% in the next 30 daysHigher than 91% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
LimeSurveyServers and applications · cpe:a:limesurvey:limesurvey
  • Every version before 3.17.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16172
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-16172