CVE-2020-5732: Medium severity OpenMRS Openmrs vulnerability

Published Apr 17, 2020
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Updated

In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, he import functionality of the Data Exchange Module does not properly redirect to a login page when an unauthenticated user attempts to access it. This allows unauthenticated users to use a feature typically restricted to administrators.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenMRS Openmrs<=2.9.0

Event History

Apr 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5732?

CVE-2020-5732 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to restricted features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5732?

To fix CVE-2020-5732, upgrade to OpenMRS version 2.9.1 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.

3

What impact does CVE-2020-5732 have on OpenMRS?

CVE-2020-5732 allows unauthenticated users to exploit the import functionality of the Data Exchange Module, typically reserved for administrators.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2020-5732?

CVE-2020-5732 affects users of OpenMRS version 2.9 and prior implementations.

5

Is CVE-2020-5732 an application vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2020-5732 is an application-level vulnerability within OpenMRS that mismanages user authentication for a specific module.

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