Vulnerability identifier: #VU18586
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
OpenEMR
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: OpenEMR
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences passed via "docid" HTTP GEt parameter to "/portal/lib/download_template.php" URL. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
OpenEMR: 5.0 - 5.0.1.6
External links
http://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/4963fe4932a0a4e1e982642226174e9931d09541
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches#5.0.1_Patch_.289.2F9.2F18.29
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.