CVE-2026-126494
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CVE-2026-126494 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR before 8.4.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in ScopeRepository::finalizeScopes() that allows read-only SMART/OAuth clients to obtain write scopes because ScopeEntity::containsScope() ignores registered permissions. Attackers with a client registered for user/<resource>.read can request user/<resource>.write to create, update, and delete appointments or patient data..
Description
OpenEMR before 8.4.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in ScopeRepository::finalizeScopes() that allows read-only SMART/OAuth clients to obtain write scopes because ScopeEntity::containsScope() ignores registered permissions. Attackers with a client registered for user/<resource>.read can request user/<resource>.write to create, update, and delete appointments or patient data.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| openemr | openemr | < 8.4.0 |
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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