CVE-2026-126490

LOWCVSS 3.1/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-126490 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains active debug code in interface/fax/fax_view.php that executes passthru("groups") and discloses the web server's Unix group memberships. Authenticated attackers with fax module access can supply a nonexistent jid value to reveal groups such as adm or shadow, aiding privilege escalation planning..

Description

OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains active debug code in interface/fax/fax_view.php that executes passthru("groups") and discloses the web server's Unix group memberships. Authenticated attackers with fax module access can supply a nonexistent jid value to reveal groups such as adm or shadow, aiding privilege escalation planning.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
openemropenemr< 8.5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-126490?
OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains active debug code in interface/fax/fax_view.php that executes passthru("groups") and discloses the web server's Unix group memberships. Authenticated attackers with fax module access can supply a nonexistent jid value to reveal groups such as adm or shadow, aiding privilege escalation planning.
How severe is CVE-2026-126490?
CVE-2026-126490 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-126490?
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