CVE-2021-32103

Name: CVE-2021-32103
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-07T04:15:07.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32103 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Stored XSS vulnerability in interface/usergroup/usergroup_admin.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.2.1 allows a admin authenticated user to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lname parameter.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Stored XSS vulnerability in interface/usergroup/usergroup_admin.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.2.1 allows a admin authenticated user to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lname parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	<= 5.0.2.1

References

https://blog.sonarsource.com/openemr-5-0-2-1-command-injection-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-5-0-2-patch-5-has-been-released/15431Vendor Advisory
https://community.sonarsource.com/t/openemr-5-0-2-1-command-injection-vulnerability-puts-health-records-at-risk/33592Third Party Advisory
https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/healthcare-security-openemr-fixes-serious-flaws-that-lead-to-command-execution-in-patient-portalThird Party Advisory
https://blog.sonarsource.com/openemr-5-0-2-1-command-injection-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-5-0-2-patch-5-has-been-released/15431Vendor Advisory
https://community.sonarsource.com/t/openemr-5-0-2-1-command-injection-vulnerability-puts-health-records-at-risk/33592Third Party Advisory
https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/healthcare-security-openemr-fixes-serious-flaws-that-lead-to-command-execution-in-patient-portalThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32103?

A Stored XSS vulnerability in interface/usergroup/usergroup_admin.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.2.1 allows a admin authenticated user to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lname parameter.

How severe is CVE-2021-32103?

CVE-2021-32103 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32103?

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