CVE-2024-56311: CSRF

Published Dec 22, 2024
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Updated

REDCap through 14.9.6 has a security flaw in the Notes section of calendar events, exposing users to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack. An attacker can exploit this by luring users into accessing a calendar event's notes, which triggers a logout request and terminates their session. This vulnerability stems from the absence of CSRF protections on the logout functionality, allowing malicious actions to be executed without user consent.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Vanderbilt University REDCap<=14.9.6
Vanderbilt REDCap<=14.9.6

Event History

Dec 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56311?

CVE-2024-56311 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56311?

To fix CVE-2024-56311, users should upgrade their REDCap installation to a version higher than 14.9.6 to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-56311 have on users?

CVE-2024-56311 allows attackers to log users out of their sessions by exploiting the Notes section of calendar events, disrupting user access.

4

Which versions of REDCap are affected by CVE-2024-56311?

REDCap versions up to and including 14.9.6 are affected by CVE-2024-56311.

5

Is CVE-2024-56311 a known vulnerability in REDCap?

Yes, CVE-2024-56311 is a recognized security flaw that has been documented for REDCap.

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