CVE-2025-12921
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Publication date: 2025-11-10

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability has been found in OpenClinica Community Edition up to 3.12.2/3.13. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /ImportCRFData?action=confirm of the component CRF Data Import. Such manipulation of the argument xml_file leads to xml injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Published
2025-11-10
Last Modified
2026-04-29
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
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openclinica openclinica 3.12.2
openclinica openclinica 3.13
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CWE ID Description
CWE-91 The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
CWE-74 The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClinica Community Edition up to versions 3.12.2/3.13, specifically in the CRF Data Import component's /ImportCRFData?action=confirm file. It involves manipulation of the xml_file argument, which leads to an XML injection vulnerability. This means an attacker can inject malicious XML content remotely through this parameter.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform XML injection by manipulating the xml_file argument. This can potentially lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of data within the affected system, compromising the confidentiality of information. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality as integrity and availability are not affected.

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