CVE-2024-56311 Cross-site request forgery in n/a
Attackers can force users to log out of REDCap via CSRF, causing session termination and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-56311?
CVE-2024-56311 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56311?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vanderbilt Redcap.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56311?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56311 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-56311 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56311 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4wx-3rpr-2939.