Vulnerability identifier: #VU62533
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
OpenEMR
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: OpenEMR
Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the “form_fname” “form_lname” parameter to "/interface/new/new_comprehensive_save.php" script. A remote user can inject 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
OpenEMR: 6.0.0 - 6.0.0.1
External links
http://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/2835cc397610fc28037302dad948c38fda032022
http://huntr.dev/bounties/2534e0fb-f503-4a4b-aed1-ec448c98bf60
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.