CVE-2026-2991: KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) <= 4.1.2 - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via Social Login Token
The KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This is due to the patientSocialLogin() function not verifying the social provider access token before authenticating a user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any patient registered on the system by providing only their email address and an arbitrary value for the access token, bypassing all credential verification. The attacker gains access to sensitive medical records, appointments, prescriptions, and billing information (PII/PHI breach). Additionally, authentication cookies are set before the role check, meaning the auth cookies for non-patient users (including administrators) are also set in the HTTP response headers, even though a 403 response is returned.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-2991?
CVE-2026-2991 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows unauthenticated users to bypass authentication via social login tokens.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2991?
To fix CVE-2026-2991, upgrade to KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) version 4.1.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-2991?
All users of KiviCare – Clinic & Patient Management System (EHR) versions up to and including 4.1.2 are affected by CVE-2026-2991.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2026-2991?
CVE-2026-2991 is caused by an authentication bypass flaw that allows unauthorized access through social login tokens.
What can happen if CVE-2026-2991 is exploited?
If CVE-2026-2991 is exploited, attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive patient management data within the KiviCare system.