CVE-2026-24848
Arbitrary File Write in OpenEMR EtherFaxActions.php Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-03-03
Last updated on: 2026-03-04
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| open-emr | openemr | to 7.0.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in OpenEMR version 7.0.4 and earlier, specifically in the disposeDocument() method within the EtherFaxActions.php file. It allows authenticated users to write arbitrary content to any location on the server's filesystem.
An attacker can exploit this flaw to upload malicious PHP web shells, which can then be used to execute arbitrary code remotely on the server.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the affected server, meaning an attacker could run malicious code with the privileges of the web server.
This could result in unauthorized access, data theft, data manipulation, service disruption, or complete compromise of the server hosting OpenEMR.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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