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LimeSurvey File Upload index.php denial of service

Type: advisorySources: OSV

A vulnerability was found in LimeSurvey 6.3.0-231016 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /index.php of the component File Upload. The manipulation of the argument size leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Products
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Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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CVEs
CVE-2024-7887
Confirmed fixed CVEs
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5 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC · Revision 1

Source evidence

LimeSurvey File Upload index.php denial of service

core-osv · Original source

Published 17 Aug 2024, 09:00 UTC

A vulnerability was found in LimeSurvey 6.3.0-231016 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /index.php of the component File Upload. The manipulation of the argument size leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

osv:CVE-2024-7887
Complete source record
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