CVE-2024-37394: A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Project Dashboards of REDCap 13.1.9 allows authentica

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37394?

redcap: upgrade to 14.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37394 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37394 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-37394 affect?

CVE-2024-37394 affects redcap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Project Dashboards of REDCap 13.1.9 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary web script or HTML by injecting a crafted payload into the 'Dashboard title' and 'Dashboard content

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37394?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37394 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting redcap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Project Dashboards of REDCap 13.1.9 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary web script or HTML by injecting a crafted payload into the 'Dashboard title' and 'Dashboard content' text boxes. This can lead to the execution of malicious scripts when the dashboard is viewed. Users are recommended to update to version 14.2.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vanderbilt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-10 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vanderbilt redcap UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.2.1

Fixed in: 14.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy redcap || rpm -q redcap || redcap --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.2.1 (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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-37394?

redcap: upgrade to 14.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37394 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37394 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-2024-37394 affect?

CVE-2024-37394 affects redcap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Project Dashboards of REDCap 13.1.9 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary web script or HTML by injecting a crafted payload into the 'Dashboard title' and 'Dashboard content

How urgent is CVE-2024-37394?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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