CVE-2021-44967
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
13.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilty exists in LimeSurvey 5.2.4 via the upload and install plugins function, which could let a remote malicious user upload an arbitrary PHP code file. NOTE: the Supplier's position is that plugins intentionally can contain arbitrary PHP code, and can only be installed by a superadmin, and therefore the security model is not violated by this finding.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-02-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-44967?
A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilty exists in LimeSurvey 5.2.4 via the upload and install plugins function, which could let a remote malicious user upload an arbitrary PHP code file. NOTE: the Supplier's position is that plugins intentionally can contain arbitrary PHP code, and can only be installed by a superadmin, and therefore the security model is not violated by this finding.
Is CVE-2021-44967 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-44967 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 13.5% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-44967?
CVE-2021-44967 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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