CVE-2019-3963: XSS
Published Aug 20, 2019
·Updated
In OpenEMR 5.0.1 and earlier, controller.php contains a reflected XSS vulnerability in the patientid parameter. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's session.
Affected Software
1 affected component
open-emr Openemr<=5.0.1
Event History
Aug 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-3963?
CVE-2019-3963 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code in a user's session.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-3963?
To fix CVE-2019-3963, upgrade OpenEMR to version 5.0.2 or later to mitigate the reflected XSS vulnerability.
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Which versions of OpenEMR are affected by CVE-2019-3963?
OpenEMR versions 5.0.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-3963.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-3963?
CVE-2019-3963 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
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What can an attacker achieve through CVE-2019-3963?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's session due to the vulnerability in CVE-2019-3963.