CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-15140: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Aug 13 2018(Updated: )

Directory traversal in portal/import_template.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote attacker authenticated in the patient portal to read arbitrary files via the "docid" parameter when the mode is set to get.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenEMR<5.0.1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-15140?

    CVE-2018-15140 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-15140?

    To fix CVE-2018-15140, upgrade OpenEMR to version 5.0.1.4 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2018-15140?

    Authenticated users in the patient portal of OpenEMR versions before 5.0.1.4 are affected by CVE-2018-15140.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2018-15140?

    CVE-2018-15140 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform directory traversal and access arbitrary files.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2018-15140?

    The impact of CVE-2018-15140 includes the potential exposure of sensitive files to unauthorized users.

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