CVE-2020-5733: Medium severity OpenMRS Openmrs vulnerability

Published Apr 17, 2020
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Updated

In OpenMRS 2.9 and prior, the export functionality of the Data Exchange Module does not properly redirect to a login page when an unauthenticated user attempts to access it. This allows the export of potentially sensitive information.

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-2020-5733?

CVE-2020-5733 is rated as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential risk of exposing sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5733?

To fix CVE-2020-5733, upgrade OpenMRS to version 2.10 or later, which addresses the export functionality issue.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-5733?

CVE-2020-5733 is an authentication bypass vulnerability related to improper redirection for unauthenticated users.

4

What can happen if I leave CVE-2020-5733 unpatched?

Leaving CVE-2020-5733 unpatched can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data through the export functionality.

5

Which versions of OpenMRS are affected by CVE-2020-5733?

CVE-2020-5733 affects OpenMRS versions 2.9.0 and earlier.

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