Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-10962 is a cross-site scripting issue in REDCap versions before 7.5.1. A crafted query string could cause script execution in a user's browser. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation, but exposed older REDCap instances should be treated as needing prompt upgrade review.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or high-trust REDCap systems, especially if they handle sensitive workflows. The issue is old and lacks confirmed exploitation evidence here, but XSS can still create business risk through user-session abuse.
Technical view
The CVE describes XSS in REDCap before 7.5.1 via the query string. Available metadata does not identify a CWE, CVSS vector, specific vulnerable endpoint, authentication requirements, or confirmed exploitation. The version boundary indicates remediation is to move affected REDCap deployments to 7.5.1 or later, subject to vendor guidance.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to REDCap deployments running versions earlier than 7.5.1. Risk is higher where the application is reachable by untrusted users or links can be delivered to authenticated users.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes a public technical reference, but KEV is false and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed, not actively exploited based on available evidence.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, endpoint, authentication detail, or exploit status is provided in the bundle. Keep analysis constrained to REDCap before 7.5.1 and avoid assuming broader product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade REDCap instances older than 7.5.1 to 7.5.1 or later.
- Check REDCap release notes and vendor guidance before production rollout.
- Restrict access to legacy REDCap instances until upgraded.
- Monitor web logs for unusual query-string activity against REDCap paths.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all REDCap deployments and record their exact versions.
- Confirm no production instance is running below version 7.5.1.
- Review vendor changelog entries around the 7.5.1 release.
- Verify web application logging covers REDCap query-string requests.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://community.projectredcap.org/articles/13/changelog-standard-release.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://gist.github.com/jordanpotti/fef4f1ada404d5ba7f88ab42e93cdaaeCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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