CVE-2024-45527: CSRF
Published Sep 2, 2024
·Updated
REDCap 14.7.0 allows HTML injection via the project title of a New Project action. This can lead to resultant logout CSRF via index.php?logout=1, and can also be used to insert a link to an external phishing website.
Affected Software
2 affected components
REDCap REDCap
Vanderbilt REDCap=14.7.0
Event History
Sep 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45527?
CVE-2024-45527 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTML injection and resultant logout CSRF.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-45527?
To fix CVE-2024-45527, ensure that project titles are sanitized to prevent HTML injection before storing them.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-45527?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-45527 include unauthorized access via CSRF and phishing attacks through injected HTML links.
4
Which version of REDCap is affected by CVE-2024-45527?
REDCap version 14.7.0 is affected by CVE-2024-45527.
5
Is user data at risk due to CVE-2024-45527?
Yes, user data can be at risk due to potential phishing attacks enabled by HTML injection in CVE-2024-45527.