CVE-2021-47817
OpenEMR 5.0.2.1 - Remote Code Execution
Description
OpenEMR 5.0.2.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript through user profile parameters. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious payload to download and execute a web shell, enabling remote command execution on the vulnerable OpenEMR instance.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 21, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 21, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest OpenEMR security patch.
- Validate user profile input for malicious scripts.
- Sanitize all user-supplied data before displaying.
- Implement an updated web application firewall.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenEMR 5.0.2.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript through user profile parameters. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious payload to download and execute a web shell, enabling remote command execution on the vulnerable OpenEMR instance. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://blog.sonarsource.com/openemr-5-0-2-1-command-injection-vulnerability?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=openemr&utm_term=security&utm_content=tofu Added Reference https://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/files/OpenEMR%20Current/5.0.2.1/openemr-5.0.2.tar.gz/download Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49784 Added Reference https://www.open-emr.org/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openemr-remote-code-execution Added Reference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8VWNwWgYJo&feature=emb_logo