CVE-2024-56310

CVE-2024-56310 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

Description

REDCap through 14.9.6 has a security flaw in the Project Dashboards name, exposing users to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack. An attacker can exploit this by luring users into clicking on a Project Dashboards name that contains the malicious payload, which triggers a logout request and terminates their session. This vulnerability stems from the absence of CSRF protections on the logout functionality, allowing malicious actions to be executed without user consent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56310?
REDCap through 14.9.6 has a security flaw in the Project Dashboards name, exposing users to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack. An attacker can exploit this by luring users into clicking on a Project Dashboards name that contains the malicious payload, which triggers a logout request and terminates their session. This vulnerability stems from the absence of CSRF protections on the logout functionality, allowing malicious actions to be executed without user consent.
How severe is CVE-2024-56310?
CVE-2024-56310 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-2024-56310 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56310?
CVE-2024-56310 affects Vanderbilt Redcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56310?
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.
Does CVE-2024-56310 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-56310 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53100.
When was CVE-2024-56310 published?
CVE-2024-56310 was published on 2024-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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