How severe is CVE-2017-10961?

CVE-2017-10961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-10961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10961?

CVE-2017-10961 affects Vanderbilt Redcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10961?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-10961 published?

CVE-2017-10961 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10961

CVE-2017-10961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vanderbilt Redcap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Vanderbilt Redcap
Published: 2017-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

REDCap before 7.5.1 has CSRF in the deletion feature of the File Repository and File Upload components.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10961?: REDCap before 7.5.1 has CSRF in the deletion feature of the File Repository and File Upload components.
How severe is CVE-2017-10961?: CVE-2017-10961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-10961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10961?: CVE-2017-10961 affects Vanderbilt Redcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-10961 published?: CVE-2017-10961 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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