Risk | Medium |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2019-8368 CVE-2019-8371 |
CWE-ID | CWE-79 CWE-434 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
OpenEMR Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor | OpenEMR |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU28265
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8368
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via "fid" parameter to "/openemr/interface/usergroup/facility_admin.php". A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOpenEMR: 5.0.1 - 5.0.1.6
External linkshttp://know.bishopfox.com/advisories/openemr-5-0-16-remote-code-execution-cross-site-scripting
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.
EUVDB-ID: #VU28266
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8371
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote users to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to application allows to upload .php files via the "/openemr/interface/super/manage_site_files.php" script. A remote authenticated administrator can upload and execute arbitrary PHP file on the server.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOpenEMR: 5.0.1 - 5.0.1.6
External linkshttp://know.bishopfox.com/advisories/openemr-5-0-16-remote-code-execution-cross-site-scripting
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.