How severe is CVE-2022-42715?

CVE-2022-42715 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-2022-42715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42715?

CVE-2022-42715 affects Vanderbilt Redcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42715?

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

When was CVE-2022-42715 published?

CVE-2022-42715 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42715

CVE-2022-42715 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vanderbilt Redcap
Published: 2022-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in REDCap before 12.04.18 in the Alerts & Notifications upload feature. A crafted CSV file will, when uploaded, trigger arbitrary JavaScript code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42715?: A reflected XSS vulnerability exists in REDCap before 12.04.18 in the Alerts & Notifications upload feature. A crafted CSV file will, when uploaded, trigger arbitrary JavaScript code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-42715?: CVE-2022-42715 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-2022-42715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42715?: CVE-2022-42715 affects Vanderbilt Redcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42715?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42715 published?: CVE-2022-42715 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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