CVE-2026-24488: OpenEMR Vulnerable to Arbitrary File Exfiltration via Fax Endpoint

Published Feb 27, 2026
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Updated

OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. In versions up to and including 8.0.0, an arbitrary file exfiltration vulnerability in the fax sending endpoint allows any authenticated user to read and transmit any file on the server (including database credentials, patient documents, system files, and source code) via fax to an attacker-controlled phone number. The vulnerability exists because the endpoint accepts arbitrary file paths from user input and streams them to the fax gateway without path restrictions or authorization checks. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenEMR OpenEMR<=8.0.0
open-emr Openemr<=8.0.0

Event History

Feb 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-24488?

CVE-2026-24488 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file exfiltration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-24488?

To fix CVE-2026-24488, upgrade your OpenEMR installation to version 8.0.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of OpenEMR are affected by CVE-2026-24488?

OpenEMR versions up to and including 8.0.0 are affected by CVE-2026-24488.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-24488?

CVE-2026-24488 is an arbitrary file exfiltration vulnerability found in the fax sending endpoint of OpenEMR.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-24488?

Any organizations or individuals using OpenEMR versions up to 8.0.0 are at risk of CVE-2026-24488, allowing unauthorized data access.

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