CVE-2019-16174 json
An XML injection vulnerability was found in Limesurvey before 3.17.14 that allows remote attackers to import specially crafted XML files an…
published 2019-09-09 7 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2019-6991
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.4%
- EPSS 2.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An XML injection vulnerability was found in Limesurvey before 3.17.14 that allows remote attackers to import specially crafted XML files and execute code or compromise data integrity.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
-
github.com
/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/commit/5870fd1037058bc4e43cccf893b576c72293371e#diff-d539f3f8185667ee48db78e1bf65a3b4R4
patch, release-notes, third-party-advisory
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limesurvey.org
/limesurvey-updates/2188-limesurvey-3-17-14-build-190902-released
release-notes, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2019-16174
- NVD CVE-2019-16174
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