CVE-2007-5573

LimeSurvey < 1.5.2 - Remote Code Execution via rootdir Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-5573. PoCs published by S.W.A.T..

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in LimeSurvey 1.52 plus_build 2007.10.16. The vulnerability arises from insecure inclusion of files via the 'rootdir' parameter in 'language.php', allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/core/language.php in LimeSurvey 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by S.W.A.T. · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4544

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in LimeSurvey 1.52 plus_build 2007.10.16. The vulnerability arises from insecure inclusion of files via the 'rootdir' parameter in 'language.php', allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: LimeSurvey (PHPSurveyor) 1.52 plus_build 2007.10.16
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have 'allow_url_include' enabled in PHP configuration · Attacker must be able to reach the target's web server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/27288
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26110
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4544
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37270

Scores

EPSS 0.0257
EPSS Percentile 83.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
limesurvey/limesurvey < 1.5.2
Published Oct 18, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026