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6.8

LimeSurvey can run attacker code through language.php

CVE-2007-5573 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The LimeSurvey survey software (versions 1.5.2 and earlier) lets a specially crafted web address trick it into loading and executing code from anywhere on the internet. This could let an attacker take control of the server hosting the surveys. Update LimeSurvey to a newer version or apply the vendor's patch as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
limesurvey limesurvey <= 1.5.2
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/core/language.php in LimeSurvey 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/core/language.php in LimeSurvey 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published18 Oct 2007
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-5573 · NVD
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