MEDIUM
CVE-2013-4609
CWE-264Published: June 17, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
REDCap before 5.0.4 and 5.1.x before 5.1.3 does not reject certain undocumented syntax within branching logic and calculations, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via (1) the Online Designer or (2) the Data Dictionary upload, as demonstrated by an eval call.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-4609 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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All References (2)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-4609
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 17, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-4609 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.