CVE-2007-0649: Code Injection
Variable overwrite vulnerability in interface/globals.php in OpenEMR 2.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and conduct other unauthorized activities, such as conduct (a) remote file inclusion attacks via the srcdir parameter in custom/importxml.php or (b) cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the rootdir parameter in interface/login/loginframe.php, via vectors associated with extract operations on the (1) POST and (2) GET superglobal arrays. NOTE: this issue was originally disputed before the extract behavior was identified in post-disclosure analysis. Also, the original report identified "Open Conference Systems," but this was an error.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0649?
CVE-2007-0649 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for variable overwriting and remote file inclusion attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0649?
To fix CVE-2007-0649, you should upgrade OpenEMR to a version later than 2.8.2 that contains the necessary security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0649?
CVE-2007-0649 affects OpenEMR versions 2.8.2 and earlier.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2007-0649?
CVE-2007-0649 allows attackers to perform remote file inclusion attacks, among other unauthorized activities.
Is CVE-2007-0649 an easy vulnerability to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2007-0649 is considered relatively easy to exploit due to its nature of variable overwriting.