CVE-2024-56314
CWE-79Published: December 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Project name of REDCap through 14.9.6 allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into the name field of a Project. When a user clicks on the project name to access it, the crafted payload is executed, potentially enabling the execution of arbitrary web scripts.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-56314 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.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-56314 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts