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CVE-2013-4608: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in REDCap before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary we

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2013-4608 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting redcap, redcap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in REDCap before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving the Graphical Data View & Descriptive Stats page.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2013-06-17
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: project-redcap · vanderbilt

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Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

project-redcap redcap DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.13.18 · 4.14.5 · 4.14.6 · 4.15.0 · 4.15.1 · 4.15.2 · 4.15.3 · 4.15.4
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.13.18
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy redcap || rpm -q redcap || redcap --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.13.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison redcap sudo apt install redcap=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.13.18> sudo apt-mark hold redcap
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list redcap sudo dnf downgrade redcap-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.13.18> sudo dnf versionlock add redcap
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
vanderbilt redcap UPGRADE
Affected: <= 5.0.5 · 4.14.0 · 4.14.1 · 4.14.2 · 4.14.3 · 4.14.4
Fixed in: newer than 5.0.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy redcap || rpm -q redcap || redcap --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade redcap
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade redcap
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-4608?

redcap: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; redcap: upgrade to newer than 5.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-4608 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4608 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-4608 affect?

CVE-2013-4608 affects redcap, redcap. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in REDCap before 5.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving the Graphical Data View & Descriptive Stats page.

How urgent is CVE-2013-4608?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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