LimeSurvey up to 3.17.13 Import XML File xml external entity reference

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in LimeSurvey up to 3.17.13 (Survey Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Import. The manipulation as part of a XML File leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 09/09/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-16174 since 09/09/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 3.17.14 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LimeSurvey 3.17.14
Patch: github.com

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Advisory: 5870fd1037058bc4e43cccf893b576c72293371e
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-16174 (🔍)
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2019 10:05
Updated: 12/18/2023 12:44
Changes: 09/10/2019 10:05 (38), 08/17/2020 14:43 (18), 12/18/2023 12:44 (6)
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