HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-38825
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-38825

CWE-89Published: March 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Vanderbilt REDCap before v.13.8.0 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the password reset mechanism in MyCapMobileApp/update.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-38825 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

vanderbilt1 product(s)
redcap
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ntrampham/REDCap
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ntrampham/REDCap

All References (4)

→
https://github.com/ntrampham/REDCapExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.project-redcap.org/Product
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https://github.com/ntrampham/REDCapExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.project-redcap.org/Product

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-38825
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 21, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-38825 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.
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