CVE-2026-126416

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2026-126416 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in patient_tracker_status.php that allows low-privilege authenticated users to modify other patients' tracker entries by supplying arbitrary tracker_id values. Attackers can post statustype and roomnum parameters with a valid CSRF token to alter patient-flow status, room assignments, and linked calendar appointment state.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in patient_tracker_status.php that allows low-privilege authenticated users to modify other patients' tracker entries by supplying arbitrary tracker_id values. Attackers can post statustype and roomnum parameters with a valid CSRF token to alter patient-flow status, room assignments, and linked calendar appointment state.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
openemropenemr< 8.5.0

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Timeline

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Status
Undergoing Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-126416?
OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in patient_tracker_status.php that allows low-privilege authenticated users to modify other patients' tracker entries by supplying arbitrary tracker_id values. Attackers can post statustype and roomnum parameters with a valid CSRF token to alter patient-flow status, room assignments, and linked calendar appointment state.
How severe is CVE-2026-126416?
CVE-2026-126416 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-126416?
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