CVE-2020-19364

Name: CVE-2020-19364
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-20T01:15:13.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 70.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-19364 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR 5.0.1 allows an authenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts through /controller.php.. EPSS estimates a 70.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenEMR 5.0.1 allows an authenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts through /controller.php.

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

70.58%

99.3th 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

References

https://github.com/EmreOvunc/OpenEMR_VulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/EmreOvunc/OpenEMR_VulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-19364?

OpenEMR 5.0.1 allows an authenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts through /controller.php.

How severe is CVE-2020-19364?

CVE-2020-19364 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19364?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-19364?

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Source: NVD / NIST