CVE-2020-29142

Name: CVE-2020-29142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-15T20:15:12.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A SQL injection vulnerability in interface/usergroup/usergroup_admin.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.2.5 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the schedule_facility parameter when restrict_user_facility=on is in global settings.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A SQL injection vulnerability in interface/usergroup/usergroup_admin.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.2.5 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the schedule_facility parameter when restrict_user_facility=on is in global settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	< 5.0.2.5

References

https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-6-0-0-has-been-released/15732Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://murat.one/?p=90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nitroteam.kz/index.php?action=researches&slug=OpenEMR--9035Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_DownloadsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_PatchesPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-6-0-0-has-been-released/15732Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://murat.one/?p=90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nitroteam.kz/index.php?action=researches&slug=OpenEMR--9035Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_DownloadsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_PatchesPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29142?

How severe is CVE-2020-29142?

CVE-2020-29142 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29142?

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