CVE-2018-17180: Path Traversal
First published: Fri May 17 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in OpenEMR before 5.0.1 Patch 7. Directory Traversal exists via docid=../ to /portal/lib/download_template.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenEMR | <5.0.1.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17180?
CVE-2018-17180 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17180?
To fix CVE-2018-17180, upgrade OpenEMR to version 5.0.1 Patch 7 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2018-17180 facilitate?
CVE-2018-17180 can facilitate directory traversal attacks, potentially exposing sensitive files.
Which versions of OpenEMR are affected by CVE-2018-17180?
OpenEMR versions prior to 5.0.1 Patch 7 are affected by CVE-2018-17180.
Is CVE-2018-17180 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2018-17180 can be exploited easily with a simple HTTP request.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/open-emr
- canonical/openemr