CVE-2021-25920

Description

In OpenEMR, versions v2.7.2-rc1 to 6.0.0 are vulnerable to Improper Access Control when creating a new user, which leads to a malicious user able to read and send sensitive messages on behalf of the victim user.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory whitesourcesoftware.com
Affected: n/a openemr
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/0fadc3e592d84bc9dfe9e0403f8bd6e3c7d8427f third party advisory patch
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25920 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25920?
CVE-2021-25920 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25920?
To fix CVE-2021-25920, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25920 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-25920 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25920?
CVE-2021-25920 affects n/a openemr.
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