CVE-2026-24849

Name: CVE-2026-24849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-25T02:16:22.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-24849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 7.0.4, the `disposeDocument()` method in `EtherFaxActions.php` allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 7.0.4, the `disposeDocument()` method in `EtherFaxActions.php` allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. Any authenticated user (regardless of privilege level) can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files. Version 7.0.4 patches the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	< 7.0.4

References

https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/22f8e53e5769a88b7a16cb223bd197d044c84e5aPatch
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-w6vc-hx2x-48pcExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24849?

How severe is CVE-2026-24849?

CVE-2026-24849 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24849?

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