How severe is CVE-2020-26712?

CVE-2020-26712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-26712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26712?

CVE-2020-26712 primarily affects Vanderbilt Redcap. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26712?

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

When was CVE-2020-26712 published?

CVE-2020-26712 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26712

CVE-2020-26712 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vanderbilt Redcap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Vanderbilt Redcap
Published: 2021-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

REDCap 10.3.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the ToDoList function via sort parameter. The application uses the addition of a string of information from the submitted user that is not validated well in the database query, resulting in an SQL injection vulnerability where an attacker can exploit and compromise all databases.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26712?: REDCap 10.3.4 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the ToDoList function via sort parameter. The application uses the addition of a string of information from the submitted user that is not validated well in the database query, resulting in an SQL injection vulnerability where an attacker can exploit and compromise all databases.
How severe is CVE-2020-26712?: CVE-2020-26712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-26712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26712?: CVE-2020-26712 primarily affects Vanderbilt Redcap. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-26712 published?: CVE-2020-26712 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:10.0.20:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vanderbilt:redcap:10.3.4:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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