CVE-2026-126442
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CVE-2026-126442 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in create_portallogin.php that allows low-privilege authenticated users to replace patient portal credentials without ACL checks. Attackers can select a victim patient in session and post replacement credentials to take over portal accounts, read PHI, and lock patients out..
Description
OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in create_portallogin.php that allows low-privilege authenticated users to replace patient portal credentials without ACL checks. Attackers can select a victim patient in session and post replacement credentials to take over portal accounts, read PHI, and lock patients out.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| openemr | openemr | < 8.5.0 |
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- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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