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July 31, 2024 at 10:23AM
Three cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-37394, CVE-2024-37395, and CVE-2024-37396) were found in REDCap, a web app used by researchers. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious JavaScript code, potentially compromising sensitive data. Updating to REDCap version 14.2.1 or later is recommended to mitigate these flaws.
Based on the meeting notes, key takeaways include:
1. The discovery of three cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-37394, CVE-2024-37395, and CVE-2024-37396) in Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap).
2. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious JavaScript code in victims’ browsers, potentially compromising sensitive data.
3. The vulnerabilities were identified in multiple locations within version 13.1.9 of REDCap, including calendar events, public surveys, and project dashboards.
4. Proof-of-concept exploits were developed to demonstrate the potential impact of the vulnerabilities.
5. Users are recommended to update to REDCap version 14.2.1 or later, where Vanderbilt University has addressed these bugs, to mitigate these flaws.
These takeaways highlight the critical nature of the vulnerabilities and emphasize the importance of promptly updating to the patched version of REDCap to protect sensitive information and mitigate potential security risks.