CVE-2020-19364
HighOpenEMR 5.0.1 allows an authenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts through /controller.php.
Published Jan 19, 2021 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-19364 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 71% 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.3% 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
OpenEMR 5.0.1 allows an authenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts through /controller.php.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenemrOpen-Emr | 5.0.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 19, 2021
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
OpenEMR 5.0.1 allows an authenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts through /controller.php.
Affected: Openemr (Open-Emr) versions 5.0.1. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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