CVE-2022-43279Network attack vector

Authenticated database read, write, and interruption

Published Nov 15, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

SQL injection in LimeSurvey before 5.0.4 allows remote authenticated users with high privileges to compromise its database through theme options. The public record identifies application/views/themeOptions/update.php, but does not identify the tainted parameter or unsafe SQL operation. Successful exploitation permits database reads and writes and a service interrupt, and requires a highly privileged authenticated account.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability0.90%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in LimeSurvey before 5.0.4 allows remote authenticated users with high privileges to compromise its database through theme options. The public record identifies application/views/themeOptions/update.php, but does not identify the tainted parameter or unsafe SQL operation. Successful exploitation permits database reads and writes and a service interrupt, and requires a highly privileged authenticated account.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-43279
Published
Nov 15, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
LimeSurvey GmbH
Product
LimeSurvey
Classifications
CWE-94, CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 15, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=5.0.4* <5.0.4

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

LimeSurvey GmbH · LimeSurveyversion=5.0.4* <5.0.4

Published CVSS scores

7.2CISA ADP VulnrichmentCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

Public exploit references

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