CVE-2018-15139

Name: CVE-2018-15139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-13T18:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 19.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15139 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unrestricted file upload in interface/super/manage_site_files.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension via the images upload form and accessing it in the images directory.. EPSS estimates a 19.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload in interface/super/manage_site_files.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension via the images upload form and accessing it in the images directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

19.27%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	< 5.0.1.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163110/OpenEMR-5.0.1.3-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163482/OpenEMR-5.0.1.3-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/CVE-2018-15139-ExploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757/commits/c2808a0493243f618bbbb3459af23c7da3dc5485Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163110/OpenEMR-5.0.1.3-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163482/OpenEMR-5.0.1.3-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/CVE-2018-15139-ExploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757/commits/c2808a0493243f618bbbb3459af23c7da3dc5485Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15139?

How severe is CVE-2018-15139?

CVE-2018-15139 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15139?

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