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PHP CVE-2026-24849

CRITICAL
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-02-25 security-advisories@github.com
9.9
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
9.9 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Feb 25, 2026 - 16:56 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Patch released
Feb 25, 2026 - 16:56 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 25, 2026 - 02:16 nvd
CRITICAL 9.9

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 7.0.4, the disposeDocument() method in EtherFaxActions.php allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. Any authenticated user (regardless of privilege level) can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files. Version 7.0.4 patches the issue.

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Path traversal in OpenEMR electronic health records before fix allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing patient health data. PoC and patch available.

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate to OpenEMR instance
Exploit
Call disposeDocument() method in EtherFaxActions.php
Execution
Manipulate file path parameter
Impact
Read arbitrary server filesystem files

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated user account on OpenEMR versions prior to 7.0.4. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 9.9 with scope change. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario Authenticated user traverses filesystem to read patient records, database credentials, or system configuration files containing PHI.
Remediation Apply OpenEMR security update immediately. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Identify all OpenEMR deployments and assess current version; notify security and compliance teams. …

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