Vulnerability identifier: #VU50796
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
OpenEMR
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: OpenEMR
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the "schedule_facility" parameter in "interface/usergroup/usergroup_admin.php". A remote administrator 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
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
OpenEMR: 5.0.2 - 5.0.2.4
External links
http://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-6-0-0-has-been-released/15732
http://murat.one/?p=90
http://nitroteam.kz/index.php?action=researches&slug=OpenEMR--9035
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Downloads
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches
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.