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Plain-English summary
This issue could let crafted content in LimeSurvey's Boxes feature run JavaScript in an administrator's browser. The public record names LimeSurvey 3.0.0-beta.3+17110 and says it appears fixed in 3.6.x. No CVSS score or confirmed exploitation is provided.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate cleanup priority unless an exposed affected instance is found. Escalate if LimeSurvey is internet-facing, used for sensitive surveys, or administered by privileged staff accounts.
Technical view
CVE-2018-1000513 is an XSS vulnerability in LimeSurvey Boxes affecting version 3.0.0-beta.3+17110. The stated impact is JavaScript execution against LimeSurvey admins. The source bundle does not identify the exact XSS variant, trigger path, CVSS vector, CWE, or full affected-version range.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where LimeSurvey 3.0.0-beta.3+17110 remains deployed. Builds before 3.6.x may warrant review, but the provided sources only explicitly name the beta version and state the issue appears fixed in 3.6.x.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not report active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. The attacker model is not fully documented, but the described consequence is JavaScript execution in an administrator context, which can affect administrative sessions and survey management data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The public description identifies Boxes and admin-side JavaScript execution, but not payload mechanics, authentication requirements, affected range, or patch commit. Avoid assuming broader product impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory LimeSurvey deployments and record exact versions.
- Upgrade affected LimeSurvey instances to 3.6.x or later after vendor verification.
- Restrict administrator access to trusted networks and users while assessing exposure.
- Review vendor issue 13560 and associated release notes before closing remediation.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any instance runs LimeSurvey 3.0.0-beta.3+17110.
- Check whether deployed versions are 3.6.x or later.
- Review administrative Boxes content for unexpected scripts or suspicious changes.
- Verify no exposed test or beta LimeSurvey instance remains online.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.limesurvey.org/view.php?id=13560CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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