CVE-2026-126458

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-126458 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in authorizations_full.php that allows any authenticated staff user to authorize arbitrary patients' clinical records. Attackers can send a mode=authorize request with an attacker-chosen pid and their own CSRF token to set authorized=1 on billing, forms, pnotes, and transactions records, bypassing provider review..

Description

OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in authorizations_full.php that allows any authenticated staff user to authorize arbitrary patients' clinical records. Attackers can send a mode=authorize request with an attacker-chosen pid and their own CSRF token to set authorized=1 on billing, forms, pnotes, and transactions records, bypassing provider review.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
openemropenemr< 8.5.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-126458?
OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in authorizations_full.php that allows any authenticated staff user to authorize arbitrary patients' clinical records. Attackers can send a mode=authorize request with an attacker-chosen pid and their own CSRF token to set authorized=1 on billing, forms, pnotes, and transactions records, bypassing provider review.
How severe is CVE-2026-126458?
CVE-2026-126458 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-126458?
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