CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-3968: OS Command Injection

First published: Tue Aug 20 2019(Updated: )

In OpenEMR 5.0.1 and earlier, an authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the host system via the Scanned Forms interface when creating a new form.

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-2019-3968?

    CVE-2019-3968 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-3968?

    To fix CVE-2019-3968, upgrade OpenEMR to version 5.0.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-3968?

    Users of OpenEMR versions 5.0.1 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2019-3968.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-3968?

    CVE-2019-3968 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system.

  • When was CVE-2019-3968 disclosed?

    CVE-2019-3968 was disclosed in January 2019.

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