CVE-2018-15153

Name: CVE-2018-15153
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-15T17:29:01.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 61.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15153 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/main/daemon_frame.php after modifying the "hylafax_server" global variable in interface/super/edit_globals.php.. EPSS estimates a 61.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OS command injection occurring in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by making a crafted request to interface/main/daemon_frame.php after modifying the "hylafax_server" global variable in interface/super/edit_globals.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

61.56%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	< 5.0.1.4

References

https://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://insecurity.sh/reports/openemr.pdfTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45161/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_PatchesPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/1757Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://insecurity.sh/reports/openemr.pdfTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.databreaches.net/openemr-patches-serious-vulnerabilities-uncovered-by-project-insecurity/Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45161/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_PatchesPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15153?

How severe is CVE-2018-15153?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15153 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 61.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15153?

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