CVE-2025-23110: redcap XSS (CVSS 6.1)

Description

An issue was discovered in REDCap 14.9.6. A Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the email-subject field exists while performing an upload of a CSV file containing a list of alert configurations. An attacker can send the victim a CSV file containing the XSS payload in the email-subject. Once the victim uploads the file, he automatically lands on a page to view the uploaded data. If the victim clicks on the email-subject value, it triggers the XSS payload.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
vanderbilt	redcap	All

References

Other References

https://github.com/ping-oui-no/Vulnerability-Research-CVESS/blob/main/RedCap/CVE_VVVVVV/README.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-23110? +

An issue was discovered in REDCap 14.9.6. A Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the email-subject field exists while performing an upload of a CSV file containing a list of alert configurations. An attacker can send the victim a CSV file containing the XSS payload in the email-subject. Once the victim uploads the file, he automatically lands on a page to view the uploaded data. If the victim clicks on the email-subject value, it triggers the XSS payload. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-23110? +

CVE-2025-23110 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-23110? +

CVE-2025-23110 affects products from vanderbilt, specifically: redcap. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-23110? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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