Limesurvey
CVE-2019-16185
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
In Limesurvey before 3.17.14, admin users can view, update, or delete reserved menu entries without proper permissions.
AnalysisAI
In Limesurvey before 3.17.14, admin users can view, update, or delete reserved menu entries without proper permissions. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. In Limesurvey before 3.17.14, admin users can view, update, or delete reserved menu entries without proper permissions. Affected products include: Limesurvey. Version information: before 3.17.14.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.
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