CVE-2022-42715
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2022-42715 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in REDCap before 12.04.18 in the Alerts & Notifications upload feature. A crafted CSV file will, when uploaded, trigger arbitrary JavaScript code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in REDCap before 12.04.18 in the Alerts & Notifications upload feature. A crafted CSV file will, when uploaded, trigger arbitrary JavaScript code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt | Redcap | < 12.4.18 |
| Vanderbilt | Redcap | >= 12.5.0, < 12.5.11 |
References
- https://github.com/uclahs-secops/security-research/tree/main/reports/20221011-recap-xssExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://redcap.med.usc.edu/_shib/assets/ChangeLog_Standard.pdfRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.evms.edu/research/resources_services/redcap/redcap_change_log/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/uclahs-secops/security-research/tree/main/reports/20221011-recap-xssExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://redcap.med.usc.edu/_shib/assets/ChangeLog_Standard.pdfRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.evms.edu/research/resources_services/redcap/redcap_change_log/Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42715?
A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in REDCap before 12.04.18 in the Alerts & Notifications upload feature. A crafted CSV file will, when uploaded, trigger arbitrary JavaScript code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-42715?
CVE-2022-42715 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42715?
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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