What is the severity of CVE-2014-5462?

CVE-2014-5462 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for SQL injection attacks that can lead to unauthorized data manipulation.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5462?

To fix CVE-2014-5462, upgrade to the latest version of OpenEMR that addresses these SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Who is affected by CVE-2014-5462?

CVE-2014-5462 affects OpenEMR versions 4.1.2 (Patch 7) and earlier, particularly impacting remote authenticated users.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2014-5462 facilitate?

CVE-2014-5462 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-5462 if I can't upgrade?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2014-5462 may involve restricting access to the vulnerable scripts for unauthorized users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-5462

medium

6.5

CWE

8/12/2014

23/8/2018

CVE-2014-5462: SQL Injection

First published: Mon Dec 08 2014(Updated: )

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in OpenEMR 4.1.2 (Patch 7) and earlier allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) layout_id parameter to interface/super/edit_layout.php; (2) form_patient_id, (3) form_drug_name, or (4) form_lot_number parameter to interface/reports/prescriptions_report.php; (5) payment_id parameter to interface/billing/edit_payment.php; (6) id parameter to interface/forms_admin/forms_admin.php; (7) form_pid or (8) form_encounter parameter to interface/billing/sl_eob_search.php; (9) sortby parameter to interface/logview/logview.php; form_facility parameter to (10) procedure_stats.php, (11) pending_followup.php, or (12) pending_orders.php in interface/orders/; (13) patient, (14) encounterid, (15) formid, or (16) issue parameter to interface/patient_file/deleter.php; (17) search_term parameter to interface/patient_file/encounter/coding_popup.php; (18) text parameter to interface/patient_file/encounter/search_code.php; (19) form_addr1, (20) form_addr2, (21) form_attn, (22) form_country, (23) form_freeb_type, (24) form_partner, (25) form_name, (26) form_zip, (27) form_state, (28) form_city, or (29) form_cms_id parameter to interface/practice/ins_search.php; (30) form_pid parameter to interface/patient_file/problem_encounter.php; (31) patient, (32) form_provider, (33) form_apptstatus, or (34) form_facility parameter to interface/reports/appointments_report.php; (35) db_id parameter to interface/patient_file/summary/demographics_save.php; (36) p parameter to interface/fax/fax_dispatch_newpid.php; or (37) patient_id parameter to interface/patient_file/reminder/patient_reminders.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
OpenEMR	<=4.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5462?
CVE-2014-5462 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for SQL injection attacks that can lead to unauthorized data manipulation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5462?
To fix CVE-2014-5462, upgrade to the latest version of OpenEMR that addresses these SQL injection vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-5462?
CVE-2014-5462 affects OpenEMR versions 4.1.2 (Patch 7) and earlier, particularly impacting remote authenticated users.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2014-5462 facilitate?
CVE-2014-5462 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-5462 if I can't upgrade?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2014-5462 may involve restricting access to the vulnerable scripts for unauthorized users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5462?
CVE-2014-5462 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for SQL injection attacks that can lead to unauthorized data manipulation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5462?
To fix CVE-2014-5462, upgrade to the latest version of OpenEMR that addresses these SQL injection vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-5462?
CVE-2014-5462 affects OpenEMR versions 4.1.2 (Patch 7) and earlier, particularly impacting remote authenticated users.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2014-5462 facilitate?
CVE-2014-5462 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-5462 if I can't upgrade?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2014-5462 may involve restricting access to the vulnerable scripts for unauthorized users.

CVE-2014-5462: SQL Injection

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Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-5462 if I can't upgrade?

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