Description
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) affects LimeSurvey versions prior to 6.15.11+250909, due to the lack of validation of gid parameter in getInstance() function in application/models/QuestionCreate.php. This allows an attacker to craft a malicious URL and compromise the logged in user.
Published: 2026-04-09
Score: 6.1 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Cross‑Site Scripting (Reflected XSS)
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A reflected Cross‑Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in LimeSurvey through the gid parameter in the QuestionCreate module. Because the gid value is not validated, an attacker can embed malicious scripts in a crafted URL. When a logged‑in user opens the URL, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session cookies, hijack the user’s session, or perform other malicious actions within the context of the authenticated session. The weakness is classified as CWE‑79, indicating improper input handling leading to script injection.

Affected Systems

LimeSurvey installations running any version earlier than 6.15.11+250909 are affected. No other vendors or products are listed as impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 6.1 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score is below 1 %, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, suggesting exploitation is unlikely but still possible. The required attack path involves a malicious URL that includes a gid parameter; it specifically targets logged‑in users, so the attacker needs either the user’s credentials or a social‑engineering vector to get the victim to visit the URL. While not highly probable, the impact on confidentiality and integrity for an affected user warrants prompt action.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 10, 2026 at 19:36 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update LimeSurvey to version 6.15.11 or newer to apply the vendor patch that validates the gid parameter.
  • If an update cannot be applied immediately, limit access to the QuestionCreate functionality or the gid query parameter using a web application firewall or custom URL filtering rules.
  • For environments where the gid parameter is unused, consider removing or renaming it to reduce the attack surface.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 10, 2026 at 19:36 UTC.

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History

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Reflected XSS via gid parameter in LimeSurvey QuestionCreate

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Reflected XSS via gid parameter in LimeSurvey QuestionCreate
Weaknesses CWE-79

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Limesurvey
Limesurvey limesurvey
Vendors & Products Limesurvey
Limesurvey limesurvey

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) affects LimeSurvey versions prior to 6.15.11+250909, due to the lack of validation of gid parameter in getInstance() function in application/models/QuestionCreate.php. This allows an attacker to craft a malicious URL and compromise the logged in user.
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Limesurvey Limesurvey
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-10T18:01:35.784Z

Reserved: 2025-10-27T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2025-63238

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-04-10T18:01:27.940Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-04-09T18:16:42.280

Modified: 2026-04-16T19:02:22.450

Link: CVE-2025-63238

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-13T13:06:56Z

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