How severe is CVE-2017-10962?

CVE-2017-10962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-10962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10962?

CVE-2017-10962 affects Vanderbilt Redcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10962?

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

When was CVE-2017-10962 published?

CVE-2017-10962 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10962

CVE-2017-10962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vanderbilt Redcap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vanderbilt Redcap
Published: 2017-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

REDCap before 7.5.1 has XSS via the query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10962?: REDCap before 7.5.1 has XSS via the query string.
How severe is CVE-2017-10962?: CVE-2017-10962 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-10962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10962?: CVE-2017-10962 affects Vanderbilt Redcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-10962 published?: CVE-2017-10962 was published on 2017-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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