CVE-2026-32238 (GCVE-0-2026-32238)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-19 19:30 – Updated: 2026-03-20 18:11
VLAI
Title
OpenEMR has Remote Code Execution in backup functionality
Summary
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Versions prior to 8.0.0.2 contain a Command injection vulnerability in the backup functionality that can be exploited by authenticated attackers. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in the backup functionality. Version 8.0.0.2 fixes the issue.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
  • CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
openemr openemr Affected: < 8.0.0.2
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