CVE-2023-2947
MediumPublic exploitCross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 7.0.1.
Published May 27, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-2947 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.8 v3.1) affecting Openemr (Open-Emr), openemr/openemr.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Openemr 7.0.1, openemr/openemr 7.0.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
4.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
90%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 7.0.1.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenemrOpen-Emr | See advisory | 7.0.1 |
| openemr/openemr | >= unspecified | 7.0.1 |
Patched Releases
Openemr
7.0.1
openemr/openemr
7.0.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 27, 2023
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/2xxx/CVE-2023-2947.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2947
- patchhttps://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/8d2d601ac40aca75bcd2c3cf193f59c8e56d8425
- patchhttps://huntr.dev/bounties/52534def-acab-4200-a79a-89ef4ce6a0b0
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 7.0.1.
Affected: Openemr (Open-Emr); openemr/openemr versions >= unspecified. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Openemr 7.0.1, openemr/openemr 7.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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