CVE-2017-16540

Name: CVE-2017-16540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-04T19:29:00.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenEMR before 5.0.0 Patch 5 allows unauthenticated remote database copying because setup.php exposes functionality for cloning an existing OpenEMR site to an arbitrary attacker-controlled MySQL server via vectors involving a crafted state parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenEMR before 5.0.0 Patch 5 allows unauthenticated remote database copying because setup.php exposes functionality for cloning an existing OpenEMR site to an arbitrary attacker-controlled MySQL server via vectors involving a crafted state parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Open-Emr	Openemr	< 5.0.0	Patch 5

References

http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_PatchesIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101983
https://isears.github.io/jekyll/update/2017/10/28/openemr-database-disclosure.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_PatchesIssue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101983
https://isears.github.io/jekyll/update/2017/10/28/openemr-database-disclosure.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16540?

How severe is CVE-2017-16540?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16540?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST