CVE-2021-25920: Medium severity openemr vulnerability
Published Mar 22, 2021
·Updated
In OpenEMR, versions v2.7.2-rc1 to 6.0.0 are vulnerable to Improper Access Control when creating a new user, which leads to a malicious user able to read and send sensitive messages on behalf of the victim user.
Affected Software
1 affected component
open-emr Openemr>=2.7.2<=6.0.0
Remediation
Event History
Mar 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25920?
CVE-2021-25920 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to improper access control in OpenEMR.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-25920?
To fix CVE-2021-25920, update your OpenEMR installation to version 6.0.0 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2021-25920?
CVE-2021-25920 affects OpenEMR versions from 2.7.2-rc1 to 6.0.0.
4
What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2021-25920?
CVE-2021-25920 allows an attacker to read and send sensitive messages on behalf of the victim user.
5
Is user authentication affected by CVE-2021-25920?
Yes, CVE-2021-25920 indicates that user authentication and access control mechanisms are improperly configured.