How severe is CVE-2013-4609?

CVE-2013-4609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4609?

CVE-2013-4609 primarily affects Project-redcap Redcap. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4609?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-4609 published?

CVE-2013-4609 was published on 2013-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4609

CVE-2013-4609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Project-redcap Redcap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Project-redcap Redcap
Published: 2013-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

REDCap before 5.0.4 and 5.1.x before 5.1.3 does not reject certain undocumented syntax within branching logic and calculations, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via (1) the Online Designer or (2) the Data Dictionary upload, as demonstrated by an eval call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4609?: REDCap before 5.0.4 and 5.1.x before 5.1.3 does not reject certain undocumented syntax within branching logic and calculations, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via (1) the Online Designer or (2) the Data Dictionary upload, as demonstrated by an eval call.
How severe is CVE-2013-4609?: CVE-2013-4609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4609?: CVE-2013-4609 primarily affects Project-redcap Redcap. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4609 published?: CVE-2013-4609 was published on 2013-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://ctsi.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/REDCap-Release-Notes-Version5.pdf

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:4.13.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:4.14.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:4.14.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:4.15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:4.15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:4.15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:4.15.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:4.15.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:project-redcap:redcap:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:4.14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:4.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:4.14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:4.14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:4.14.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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