CVE-2023-37798: XSS

Published Sep 7, 2023
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Updated

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the new REDCap project creation function of Vanderbilt REDCap 13.1.35 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the project title parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Vanderbilt REDCap<=13.1.35

Event History

Sep 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-37798?

CVE-2023-37798 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the new REDCap project creation function of Vanderbilt REDCap 13.1.35.

2

How does CVE-2023-37798 affect Vanderbilt REDCap?

CVE-2023-37798 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML by injecting a crafted payload into the project title parameter of Vanderbilt REDCap 13.1.35.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37798?

CVE-2023-37798 has a severity score of 5.4 (medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-37798?

To fix CVE-2023-37798, update Vanderbilt REDCap to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-37798?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-37798 on the following websites: [http://redcap.com](http://redcap.com), [http://vanderbilt.com](http://vanderbilt.com), and [https://www.cyderes.com/blog/cve-2023-37798-stored-cross-site-scripting-in-vanderbilt-redcap/](https://www.cyderes.com/blog/cve-2023-37798-stored-cross-site-scripting-in-vanderbilt-redcap/).

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