CVE-2018-15153
HighOS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/main/daemon_frame.php after modifying the "hylafax_server" global variable in…
Published Aug 15, 2018 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-15153 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Openemr (Open-Emr).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Openemr 5.0.1.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
62%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
OS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/main/daemon_frame.php after modifying the "hylafax_server" global variable in interface/super/edit_globals.php.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenemrOpen-Emr | See advisory | 5.0.1.4 |
Patched Releases
Openemr
5.0.1.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 15, 2018
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
OS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/main/daemon_frame.php after modifying the "hylafax_server" global variable in interface/super/edit_globals.php.
Affected: Openemr (Open-Emr). 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.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Openemr 5.0.1.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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