CVE-2025-67645
Broken Access Control in OpenEMR Profile Edit Enables Account Takeover
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| open-emr | openemr | 7.0.3 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in OpenEMR versions prior to 7.0.4 involves broken access control in the Profile Edit endpoint. An authenticated user can manipulate request parameters to modify another user's profile data, such as name and contact information. This flaw allows one user to alter another user's profile and potentially take over their account. The issue is fixed in version 7.0.4.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modification of user profiles, including sensitive personal information. This could result in account takeover, data integrity issues, and unauthorized access to protected health information, potentially compromising patient privacy and trust.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Upgrade OpenEMR to version 7.0.4 or later, as this version fixes the broken access control issue in the Profile Edit endpoint.