CVE-2020-27359: XSS

Published Oct 31, 2020
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Updated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in REDCap 8.11.6 through 9.x before 10 allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML in the Messenger feature. It was found that the filename of the image or file attached in a message could be used to perform this XSS attack. A user could craft a message and send it to anyone on the platform including admins. The XSS payload would execute on the other account without interaction from the user on several pages.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Evms Redcap>=8.11.6<10.0.0

Event History

Oct 31, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:22 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27359?

CVE-2020-27359 refers to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in REDCap versions 8.11.6 through 9.x before 10, which allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML in the Messenger feature.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-27359?

CVE-2020-27359 has a severity score of 5.4 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2020-27359 affect REDCap?

CVE-2020-27359 affects REDCap versions 8.11.6 through 9.x before 10.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-27359?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-27359 by crafting a message with a malicious image or file attachment in the Messenger feature of REDCap.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2020-27359?

Yes, here are some references for CVE-2020-27359: - [GitHub](https://github.com/seb1055/cve-2020-27358-27359) - [EVMS REDCap Change Log](https://www.evms.edu/research/resources_services/redcap/redcap_change_log/) - [RUSE TECH Blog](https://www.ruse.tech/blog/38)

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