CVE-2020-36993
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Publication date: 2026-01-28

Last updated on: 2026-02-02

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
LimeSurvey 4.3.10 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Survey Menu functionality of the administration panel. Attackers can inject malicious SVG scripts through the Surveymenu[title] and Surveymenu[parent_id] parameters to execute arbitrary JavaScript in administrative contexts.
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Published
2026-01-28
Last Modified
2026-02-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2020-36993
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Vendor Product Version / Range
limesurvey limesurvey to 4.3.10 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in LimeSurvey version 4.3.10, specifically in the Survey Menu functionality of the administration panel. Attackers can inject malicious SVG scripts via the Surveymenu[title] and Surveymenu[parent_id] parameters, which then execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the administrative interface.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the administrative panel of LimeSurvey. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, session hijacking, or further compromise of the administrative environment, potentially impacting the security and integrity of the survey system.

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