CVE-2026-124450Openemr Vulnerability
OpenEMR before 8.3.0 Arbitrary File Read/Write via disposeDocument
Published Nov 8, 2026 · Updated Nov 10, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-119550, GHSA-cq78-6jw9-4cxm, GHSA-wf4w-mx2w-j4vv
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2026-124450 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v4) affecting Openemr (Open-Emr).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Openemr 8.3.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v4
9.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:H/SI:L/SA:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.5%
Higher than 42.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
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
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
OpenEMR before 8.3.0 contains a broken access control and path traversal vulnerability in the fax/sms module disposeDocument action via an unvalidated file_path parameter. Authenticated low-privilege users can read sqlconf.php to recover database credentials and write arbitrary files as the web user, enabling remote code execution.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenemrOpen-Emr | See advisory | 8.3.0 |
Patched Releases
Openemr
8.3.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 8, 2026
Last updated
Nov 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path
FAQ
Common Questions.
OpenEMR before 8.3.0 contains a broken access control and path traversal vulnerability in the fax/sms module disposeDocument action via an unvalidated file_path parameter.
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 8.3.0.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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