CVE-2019-16862: XSS
Published Oct 21, 2019
·Updated
Reflected XSS in interface/forms/eyemag/view.php in OpenEMR 5.x before 5.0.2.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's session via the pid parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
open-emr Openemr>=5.0.0<5.0.2.1
Event History
Oct 21, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:16 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16862?
CVE-2019-16862 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution in the context of a user's session.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-16862?
To fix CVE-2019-16862, upgrade to OpenEMR version 5.0.2.1 or later.
3
What vulnerable software versions are affected by CVE-2019-16862?
CVE-2019-16862 affects OpenEMR versions prior to 5.0.2.1.
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Can CVE-2019-16862 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-16862 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using the pid parameter.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-16862?
CVE-2019-16862 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.