CVE-2016-6272Mychart Vulnerability
XPath injection vulnerability in Epic MyChart allows remote attackers to access contents of an XML document containing static display strings, such as field labels, via the topic parameter to help.asp.
Published Feb 20, 2018 · Updated Nov 20, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-6272 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Mychart (Epic).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
XPath injection vulnerability in Epic MyChart allows remote attackers to access contents of an XML document containing static display strings, such as field labels, via the topic parameter to help.asp. NOTE: this was originally reported as a SQL injection vulnerability, but this may be inaccurate.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MychartEpic | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 20, 2018
Last updated
Nov 20, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-91 XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)
References
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · EPIC-MyChart-SQL-Injection.html
- exploitExploitDB-44098
- exploit44098
FAQ
Common Questions.
XPath injection vulnerability in Epic MyChart allows remote attackers to access contents of an XML document containing static display strings, such as field labels, via the topic parameter to help.asp.
Affected: Mychart (Epic). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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