OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0.3, the billing file-download endpoint `interface/billing/get_claim_file.php` only verifies that the caller has a valid session and CSRF token, but does not check any ACL permissions. This allows any authenticated OpenEMR user — regardless of whether they have billing privileges — to download and permanently delete electronic claim batch files containing protected health information (PHI).
Version 8.0.0.3 patches the issue.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Open-Emr Openemr
cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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8.0.0.3
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References 3
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/f6d98d0102df0a8f131be560d9208fb65fba6…
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/releases/tag/v8_0_0_3
security-advisories@github.com
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-g3p5-5grq-m65m
security-advisories@github.com