CVE-2026-32238

Name: CVE-2026-32238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-19T20:16:14.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32238 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Versions prior to 8.0.0.2 contain a Command injection vulnerability in the backup functionality that can be exploited by authenticated attackers. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Versions prior to 8.0.0.2 contain a Command injection vulnerability in the backup functionality that can be exploited by authenticated attackers. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in the backup functionality. Version 8.0.0.2 fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open-Emr	Openemr	< 8.0.0.2

References

https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/7bc7bd077a624e205daed17658de41af6070ef73Patch
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-6pmc-3xm7-pm86Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-6pmc-3xm7-pm86Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32238?

How severe is CVE-2026-32238?

CVE-2026-32238 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32238?

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