CVE-2020-26712

Name: CVE-2020-26712
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-12T15:15:13.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26712 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. REDCap 10.3.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the ToDoList function via sort parameter. The application uses the addition of a string of information from the submitted user that is not validated well in the database query, resulting in an SQL injection vulnerability where an attacker can exploit and compromise all databases.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

REDCap 10.3.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the ToDoList function via sort parameter. The application uses the addition of a string of information from the submitted user that is not validated well in the database query, resulting in an SQL injection vulnerability where an attacker can exploit and compromise all databases.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.11%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vanderbilt	Redcap	10.0.20
Vanderbilt	Redcap	10.3.4

References

https://github.com/vuongdq54/RedCapExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.evms.edu/research/resources_services/redcap/redcap_change_log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.project-redcap.org/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/vuongdq54/RedCapExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.evms.edu/research/resources_services/redcap/redcap_change_log/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.project-redcap.org/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26712?

How severe is CVE-2020-26712?

CVE-2020-26712 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26712?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST