CVE-2013-4608 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 17 Jun 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Graphical Data View page, potentially compromising user sessions or data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-4608?

CVE-2013-4608 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jun 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in REDCap before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving the Graphical Data View & Descriptive Stats page.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4608?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Project-Redcap Redcap, Vanderbilt Redcap.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4608?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4608 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2013-4608 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4608 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7qm6-hmv4-q8r4.