Openemr
CVE-2026-24849
CRITICAL
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate to OpenEMR instance
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ExploitCall disposeDocument() method in EtherFaxActions.php
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ExecutionManipulate file path parameter
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ImpactRead arbitrary server filesystem files
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Authenticated user account on OpenEMR versions prior to 7.0.4. Any privilege level sufficient; authentication required (PR:L). Network access to vulnerable OpenEMR instance with disposeDocument() endpoint exposed. |
| Impact | CVSS 9.9 with scope change. Healthcare data exposure — PHI/PII breach with regulatory implications (HIPAA). |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Authenticated user traverses filesystem to read patient records, database credentials, or system configuration files containing PHI. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
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.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Path traversal in OpenEMR electronic health records system.
RemediationAI
Apply OpenEMR security update immediately. Audit access logs for path traversal attempts. HIPAA breach assessment may be required.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
CWE-22 path traversal enabling arbitrary file read. OpenEMR is one of the most widely used open-source EHR systems.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory
Lifecycle Timeline
3DescriptionGitHub 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.
Executive ViewAI
OpenEMR instances are vulnerable to unauthorized file access by authenticated users, potentially exposing sensitive patient health records and system credentials. This critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.9) affects healthcare organizations' compliance with HIPAA and poses immediate risk to patient data confidentiality.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: restrict network access to OpenEMR to essential personnel only; disable or restrict the EtherFax functionality; implement WAF rules to block disposeDocument() method calls; enforce principle of least privilege for authenticated user accounts; enable comprehensive audit logging of file access attempts.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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How this decision was reached
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory
An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in OpenEMR ≤ 4.1.1 Patch 14 that allows a low-privileged attacker to
Unauthenticated token disclosure in OpenEMR before 8.0.0. CVSS 10.0. PoC and patch available.
Path traversal in OpenEMR 7.0.4 disposeDocument() allows file access. PoC available.
SQL injection in OpenEMR electronic health records before fix. Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL through the
OpenEMR 7.0.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via \openemr\library\classes\Pharmacy.class.php, \controllers\C_Pharmacy.cl
An issue in OpenEMR 7.0.2 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges viaa crafted POST request using the noteid par
Information disclosure in OpenEMR 5.0.2 to before 8.0.0 exposes sensitive data. PoC and patch available.
Remote code execution in OpenEMR through 8.2.0 lets an authenticated administrator poison the document category tree so
interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shel
interface/globals.php in OpenEMR 2.x, 3.x, and 4.x before 4.2.0 patch 2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication
Authentication bypass vulnerability in portal/account/register.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote
OpenEMR 5.0.0 and prior allows low-privilege users to upload files of dangerous types which can result in arbitrary code