CVE-2021-47817

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.67%

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CVE-2021-47817 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR 5.0.2.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in user profile parameters that authenticated attackers can chain with a file upload to achieve remote code execution. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious payload to download and execute a web shell, enabling remote command execution on the vulnerable OpenEMR instance.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenEMR 5.0.2.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in user profile parameters that authenticated attackers can chain with a file upload to achieve remote code execution. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious payload to download and execute a web shell, enabling remote command execution on the vulnerable OpenEMR instance.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Open-EmrOpenemr5.0.2.1

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-47817?
OpenEMR 5.0.2.1 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in user profile parameters that authenticated attackers can chain with a file upload to achieve remote code execution. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by crafting a malicious payload to download and execute a web shell, enabling remote command execution on the vulnerable OpenEMR instance.
How severe is CVE-2021-47817?
CVE-2021-47817 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47817?
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