What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24849?

CVE-2026-24849 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2026-24849?

OpenEMR instances are vulnerable to unauthorized file access by authenticated users, potentially exposing sensitive patient health records and system credentials.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-24849?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-24849. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-24849?

Within 24 hours: Identify all OpenEMR deployments and assess current version; notify security and compliance teams. Within 7 days: Apply vendor patch to version 7.0.4 or later across all affected systems; validate patch deployment. Within 30 days: Conduct audit of access logs for suspicious file read activity; review and strengthen access controls for authenticated users.

PHP CVE-2026-24849

CRITICAL

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2026-02-25 security-advisories@github.com

PHP Openemr

9.9

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

9.9 CRITICAL

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

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

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.

AnalysisAI

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.

Technical ContextAI

CWE-22 path traversal enabling arbitrary file read. OpenEMR is one of the most widely used open-source EHR systems.

RemediationAI

Apply OpenEMR security update immediately. Audit access logs for path traversal attempts. HIPAA breach assessment may be required.

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