Is CVE-2024-7887 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-7887 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-7887 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-7887 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7887?

CVE-2024-7887 has a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2024-7887

CWE-404Published: August 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in LimeSurvey 6.3.0-231016 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /index.php of the component File Upload. The manipulation of the argument size leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-7887 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.