CVE-2024-56311: redcap CSRF — Exploit

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
vanderbilt	redcap	< 14.9.6

References

Exploits

https://github.com/ping-oui-no/Vulnerability-Research-CVESS/tree/main/RedCap

Other References

https://www.evms.edu/research/resources_services/redcap/redcap_change_log/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56311? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-56311? +

CVE-2024-56311 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56311? +

CVE-2024-56311 affects products from vanderbilt, specifically: redcap. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-56311? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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