Limesurvey · Limesurvey · CVE-2007-3632
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
LimeSurvey version 1.49RC2
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the `homedir` parameter to various PHP files, including (1) OLE/PPS/File.php, (2) OLE/PPS/Root.php, (3) Spreadsheet/Excel/Writer.php, or (4) OLE/PPS.php in admin/classes/pear/, or (5) Worksheet.php, (6) Parser.php, (7) Workbook.php, (8) Format.php, or (9) BIFFwriter.php in admin/classes/pear/Spreadsheet/Excel/Writer/.
**Recommendations**
For LimeSurvey version 1.49RC2, consider disabling remote file inclusion functionality until a patch is available. Restrict access to the `homedir` parameter in the affected PHP files to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the `homedir` parameter in the affected API endpoints until the issue is resolved.