VDB-276404 · CVE-2024-42903 · EUVD-2024-39819

LimeSurvey up to 6.6.1+240806 Header Host redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in LimeSurvey up to 6.6.1+240806. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Header Handler. Such manipulation of the argument Host leads to redirect. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-42903. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LimeSurvey up to 6.6.1+240806 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

A Host header injection vulnerability in the password reset function of LimeSurvey v.6.6.1+240806 and before allows attackers to send users a crafted password reset link that will direct victims to a malicious domain.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-42903 since 08/05/2024. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-39819). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Survey Software

Name

LimeSurvey

Version

6.6.1+240806

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/05/2024 🔍
09/03/2024 +29 days 🔍
09/03/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/15/2025 +285 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-42903 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-42903
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-276404
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2024 19:47
Updated: 06/15/2025 16:37
Changes: 09/03/2024 19:47 (53), 09/04/2024 16:05 (1), 09/13/2024 09:15 (11), 03/11/2025 12:33 (3), 06/15/2025 16:37 (1)
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