Vulnerability identifier: #VU48812

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28937

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenClinic
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Jose Antonio Chavarría

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can send a direct request to the "/tests/" URI, access any patient´s medical test results and disclose the Protected Health Information (PHI) stored in the application.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenClinic: 0.8.2

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External links
http://labs.bishopfox.com/advisories/openclinic-version-0.8.2

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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.