8.8
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-22973: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Feb 22 2023(Updated: )

A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in interface/forms/LBF/new.php in OpenEMR < 7.0.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute code via the formname parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Open-emr Openemr<7.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-22973 vulnerability?

    CVE-2023-22973 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in OpenEMR < 7.0.0 that allows remote authenticated users to execute code via the formname parameter in the interface/forms/LBF/new.php file.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-22973?

    OpenEMR versions up to and excluding 7.0.0 are affected by CVE-2023-22973.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-22973 vulnerability?

    CVE-2023-22973 vulnerability has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

  • How can the CVE-2023-22973 vulnerability be exploited?

    Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2023-22973 by manipulating the formname parameter in the interface/forms/LBF/new.php file to execute malicious code.

  • Where can I find patches for CVE-2023-22973 vulnerability?

    Patches for CVE-2023-22973 can be found on the OpenEMR website at the following link: https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches#7.0.0_Patch_.2811.2F30.2F22.29

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