CVE-2021-25920

Name: CVE-2021-25920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-22T20:15:17.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25920 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In OpenEMR, versions v2.7.2-rc1 to 6.0.0 are vulnerable to Improper Access Control when creating a new user, which leads to a malicious user able to read and send sensitive messages on behalf of the victim user.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In OpenEMR, versions v2.7.2-rc1 to 6.0.0 are vulnerable to Improper Access Control when creating a new user, which leads to a malicious user able to read and send sensitive messages on behalf of the victim user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	>= 2.7.2, <= 6.0.0

References

https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/0fadc3e592d84bc9dfe9e0403f8bd6e3c7d8427fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25920Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/0fadc3e592d84bc9dfe9e0403f8bd6e3c7d8427fPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25920Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25920?

How severe is CVE-2021-25920?

CVE-2021-25920 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25920?

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