CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-3967: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Aug 20 2019(Updated: )

In OpenEMR 5.0.1 and earlier, the patient file download interface contains a directory traversal flaw that allows authenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the host system.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenEMR<=5.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-3967?

    CVE-2019-3967 has a medium severity rating as it allows authenticated attackers to exploit a directory traversal vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-3967?

    To fix CVE-2019-3967, upgrade to OpenEMR version 5.0.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-3967?

    Users of OpenEMR versions 5.0.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-3967, particularly those with authenticated access.

  • What types of files can be downloaded through CVE-2019-3967?

    CVE-2019-3967 allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the host system, which can lead to sensitive data exposure.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2019-3967?

    CVE-2019-3967 is a directory traversal vulnerability that can be exploited via the patient file download interface in OpenEMR.

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