Improper access control in OpenEMR - CVE-2026-126446
Published: November 10, 2026 / Updated: November 13, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU164460
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-126446
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose sensitive destroyed-drug inventory and audit records without the required inventory permissions.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks in OpenEMR's destroyed_drugs_report.php endpoint when processing report requests for a selected date range. A remote user can submit the report refresh form directly using a valid session and CSRF token to retrieve drug names, quantities, lots, destruction methods, witnesses, and notes.
Affected software
OpenEMR
How to mitigate CVE-2026-126446
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenEMR - update to 8.5.0