CVE-2024-37396 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published Updated

Authenticated users can inject malicious scripts into calendar notes, leading to arbitrary code execution when viewed.

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-2024-37396?

CVE-2024-37396 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jun 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Calendar function of REDCap 13.1.9 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary web script or HTML by injecting a crafted payload into the 'Notes' field of a calendar event. This could lead to the execution of malicious scripts when the event is viewed. Updating to version 14.2.1 or later is recommended to remediate this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-37396?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vanderbilt Redcap.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37396?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-37396 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-2024-37396 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-37396 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9xq9-jfj9-8mqm.

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