Is CVE-2024-42902 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-42902 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-42902 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-42902 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42902?

CVE-2024-42902 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-42902

CWE-94Published: September 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in the js_localize.php function of LimeSurvey v6.6.2 and before allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload into the lng parameter of the js_localize.php function

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-42902 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.