CVE-2012-4995: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4995: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/userrighthandling.php in LimeSurvey before 1.91+ Build 12...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/userrighthandling.php in LimeSurvey before 1.91+ Build 120224 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the full_name parameter in a moduser action to admin/admin.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-4995 is an old cross-site scripting issue in LimeSurvey before 1.91+ Build 120224. An attacker could place script or HTML in a user full-name field, potentially causing code to run in another user’s browser when viewed in the admin area. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running very old LimeSurvey versions before 1.91+ Build 120224, especially where the administration interface is accessible to untrusted users or networks. Prioritize remediation if LimeSurvey is still in use and admin access is exposed. This is not flagged as actively exploited, but XSS in an admin workflow can support account compromise or unauthorized actions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade LimeSurvey to 1.91+ Build 120224 or a later supported release.; Check current LimeSurvey vendor guidance for any additional hardening or upgrade instructions.; Restrict access to LimeSurvey administrative pages to trusted users and networks..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 19:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 19, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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limesurvey-fullname-xss(73563)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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