CVE-2015-4453
First published: Sun Jul 05 2015(Updated: )
interface/globals.php in OpenEMR 2.x, 3.x, and 4.x before 4.2.0 patch 2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain sensitive information via an ignoreAuth=1 value to certain scripts, as demonstrated by (1) interface/fax/fax_dispatch_newpid.php and (2) interface/billing/sl_eob_search.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenEMR | =2.8.3 | |
| OpenEMR | =2.9.0 | |
| OpenEMR | =3.0.1 | |
| OpenEMR | =3.1.0 | |
| OpenEMR | =3.2.0 | |
| OpenEMR | =4.0.0 | |
| OpenEMR | =4.1.0 | |
| OpenEMR | =4.1.1 | |
| OpenEMR | =4.1.2 | |
| OpenEMR | =4.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN22677713/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2015-000092
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132368/OpenEMR-4.2.0-Authentication-Bypass.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/48
- http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75299
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4453?
CVE-2015-4453 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity due to its potential for authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4453?
To fix CVE-2015-4453, upgrade OpenEMR to version 4.2.0 patch 2 or a later version as recommended.
Which versions of OpenEMR are affected by CVE-2015-4453?
CVE-2015-4453 affects OpenEMR versions 2.x, 3.x, and 4.x up to but not including 4.2.0 patch 2.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-4453 allow?
CVE-2015-4453 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication to access sensitive information.
What components of OpenEMR are specifically vulnerable in CVE-2015-4453?
CVE-2015-4453 specifically impacts scripts such as interface/fax/fax_dispatch_newpid.php and interface/billing/sl_eob_search.
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