Multiple vulnerabilities in OpenEMR OpenEMR



Published: 2018-08-13 | Updated: 2020-07-17
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 12
CVE-ID CVE-2018-15152
CVE-2018-15153
CVE-2018-15154
CVE-2018-15155
CVE-2018-15156
CVE-2018-15139
CVE-2018-15140
CVE-2018-15141
CVE-2018-15142
CVE-2018-15143
CVE-2018-15144
CVE-2018-15145
CWE-ID CWE-287
CWE-78
CWE-434
CWE-22
CWE-89
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #6 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #7 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #8 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #9 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor OpenEMR

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 12 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU31233

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15152

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Authentication bypass vulnerability in portal/account/register.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote attacker to access (1) portal/add_edit_event_user.php, (2) portal/find_appt_popup_user.php, (3) portal/get_allergies.php, (4) portal/get_amendments.php, (5) portal/get_lab_results.php, (6) portal/get_medications.php, (7) portal/get_patient_documents.php, (8) portal/get_problems.php, (9) portal/get_profile.php, (10) portal/portal_payment.php, (11) portal/messaging/messages.php, (12) portal/messaging/secure_chat.php, (13) portal/report/pat_ledger.php, (14) portal/report/portal_custom_report.php, or (15) portal/report/portal_patient_report.php without authenticating as a patient.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1758/files
http://insecurity.sh/reports/openemr.pdf
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU31234

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15153

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

OS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/main/daemon_frame.php after modifying the "hylafax_server" global variable in interface/super/edit_globals.php.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757
http://insecurity.sh/reports/openemr.pdf
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45161/
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU31235

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15154

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

OS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/billing/sl_eob_search.php after modifying the "print_command" global variable in interface/super/edit_globals.php.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757
http://insecurity.sh/reports/openemr.pdf
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU31236

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15155

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

OS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php after modifying the "hylafax_enscript" global variable in interface/super/edit_globals.php.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757
http://insecurity.sh/reports/openemr.pdf
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU31237

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15156

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

OS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/fax/faxq.php after modifying the "hylafax_server" global variable in interface/super/edit_globals.php.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757
http://insecurity.sh/reports/openemr.pdf
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU31238

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15139

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

Unrestricted file upload in interface/super/manage_site_files.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension via the images upload form and accessing it in the images directory.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757/commits/c2808a0493243f618bbbb3459af23c7da3dc5485
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

7) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU31239

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15140

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

Directory traversal in portal/import_template.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote attacker authenticated in the patient portal to read arbitrary files via the "docid" parameter when the mode is set to get.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1765/files
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45202/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

8) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU31240

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15141

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

Directory traversal in portal/import_template.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote attacker authenticated in the patient portal to delete arbitrary files via the "docid" parameter when the mode is set to delete.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1765/files
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45202/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

9) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU31241

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15142

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

Directory traversal in portal/import_template.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote attacker authenticated in the patient portal to execute arbitrary PHP code by writing a file with a PHP extension via the "docid" and "content" parameters and accessing it in the traversed directory.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1765/files
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45202/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

10) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU31242

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15143

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the (1) catid or (2) providerid parameter. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Update to version 5.0.1.4.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1758/files
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU31243

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15144

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the search_term parameter. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Update to version 5.0.1.4.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757/files
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU31244

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15145

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the (1) eid, (2) userid, or (3) pid parameter. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Update to version 5.0.1.4.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEMR: 5.0.1.1 - 5.0.1.3

External links

http://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1758/files
http://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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