CVE-2022-42715

MEDIUM
Published Oct 12, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
6.1 CVSS 3.1
Medium
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Published Oct 12, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in REDCap before 12.04.18 in the Alerts & Notifications upload feature. A crafted CSV file will, when uploaded, trigger arbitrary JavaScript code execution.

CVSS Details

Base Score
6.1
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
2.7
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Changed
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting Injection

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
vanderbiltredcap* <12.4.18
vanderbiltredcap*≥12.5.0  –  <12.5.11

References 3

  • github.com https://github.com/uclahs-secops/security-research/tree/main/reports/20221011-recap-xss
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • redcap.med.usc.edu https://redcap.med.usc.edu/_shib/assets/ChangeLog_Standard.pdf
    Release NotesThird Party Advisory
  • evms.edu https://www.evms.edu/research/resources_services/redcap/redcap_change_log/
    Release NotesThird Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.