OpenEMR 5.0.2.1 - Remote Code Execution
Vulnerability Description
OpenEMR 5.0.2.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in user profile parameters that authenticated attackers can chain with a file upload to achieve remote code execution. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious payload to download and execute a web shell, enabling remote command execution on the vulnerable OpenEMR instance.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Hato0, BvThTrd
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49784
- https://www.open-emr.org/
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/files/OpenEMR%20Current/5.0.2.1/openemr-5.0.2.tar.gz/download
- https://blog.sonarsource.com/openemr-5-0-2-1-command-injection-vulnerability?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=openemr&utm_term=security&utm_content=tofu
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8VWNwWgYJo&feature=emb_logo
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openemr-remote-code-execution
Affected Vendor
OpenEMR Foundation, Inc.
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