CVE-2022-2824: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in openemr/openemr

Published Aug 15, 2022
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Updated

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 7.0.0.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
open-emr Openemr<7.0.0.1

Event History

Aug 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2824?

CVE-2022-2824 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass authorization by using a user-controlled key in the GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to version 7.0.0.1.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2022-2824?

Open-emr Openemr versions up to 7.0.0.1 are affected by CVE-2022-2824.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2824?

The severity of CVE-2022-2824 is high with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-2824?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-2824 by using a user-controlled key to bypass authorization in the openemr/openemr GitHub repository.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-2824?

Yes, updating to version 7.0.0.1 or later of Open-emr Openemr resolves the vulnerability.

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