CVE-2025-32794: OpenEMR Stored XSS via Patient Name Field in Procedure Orders

Published May 23, 2025
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Updated

OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions prior to 7.0.3.4 allows any authenticated user with patient creation privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the system by entering malicious payloads in the First and Last Name fields during patient registration. This code is later executed when viewing the patient's encounter under Orders → Procedure Orders. Version 7.0.3.4 contains a patch for the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenEMR OpenEMR<7.0.3.4
open-emr Openemr<7.0.3.4

Event History

May 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-32794?

CVE-2025-32794 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-32794?

To fix CVE-2025-32794, upgrade OpenEMR to version 7.0.3.4 or later, where the issue has been addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-32794?

Any authenticated user with patient creation privileges in OpenEMR versions prior to 7.0.3.4 is affected by CVE-2025-32794.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-32794?

CVE-2025-32794 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.

5

When was CVE-2025-32794 disclosed?

CVE-2025-32794 was disclosed as a vulnerability affecting OpenEMR in versions prior to 7.0.3.4.

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