CVE-2018-15152: Critical severity openemr vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2018
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Updated

Authentication bypass vulnerability in portal/account/register.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote attacker to access (1) portal/addediteventuser.php, (2) portal/findapptpopupuser.php, (3) portal/getallergies.php, (4) portal/getamendments.php, (5) portal/getlabresults.php, (6) portal/getmedications.php, (7) portal/getpatientdocuments.php, (8) portal/getproblems.php, (9) portal/getprofile.php, (10) portal/portalpayment.php, (11) portal/messaging/messages.php, (12) portal/messaging/securechat.php, (13) portal/report/patledger.php, (14) portal/report/portalcustomreport.php, or (15) portal/report/portalpatientreport.php without authenticating as a patient.

Affected Software

1 affected component
open-emr Openemr<5.0.1.4

Event History

Aug 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15152?

The severity of CVE-2018-15152 is classified as critical due to its potential for authentication bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-15152?

To fix CVE-2018-15152, upgrade to OpenEMR version 5.0.1.4 or later.

3

What versions of OpenEMR are affected by CVE-2018-15152?

CVE-2018-15152 affects OpenEMR versions prior to 5.0.1.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-15152?

CVE-2018-15152 is an authentication bypass vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-15152 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-15152 can be exploited remotely by an attacker.

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