CVE-2018-16795: CSRF
First published: Thu Dec 31 2020(Updated: )
OpenEMR 5.0.1.3 allows Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via library/ajax and interface/super, as demonstrated by use of interface/super/manage_site_files.php to upload a .php file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenEMR | =5.0.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16795?
CVE-2018-16795 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through CSRF attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16795?
To fix CVE-2018-16795, it is recommended to update OpenEMR to a version that addresses the CSRF vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-16795 facilitate?
CVE-2018-16795 facilitates Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks allowing unauthorized actions.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-16795?
CVE-2018-16795 specifically affects OpenEMR version 5.0.1.3.
What files are involved in the CVE-2018-16795 vulnerability?
The CVE-2018-16795 vulnerability is associated with the library/ajax and interface/super directories, particularly the manage_site_files.php file.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/open-emr
- canonical/openemr
- version/openemr/5.0.1.3