CVE-2026-24848
OpenEMR Arbitrary File Write leading to Remote Code Execution
Description
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. In 7.0.4 and earlier, the disposeDocument() method in EtherFaxActions.php allows authenticated users to write arbitrary content to arbitrary locations on the server filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploited to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) by uploading malicious PHP web shells.
INFO
Published Date :
March 3, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 4, 2026, 9:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenEMR to a patched version.
- Restrict write access to sensitive directories.
- Review file upload functionalities for security.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-24848.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-5vp5-4rm6-h4c9 | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-24848 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-24848
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 7.0.4 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-5vp5-4rm6-h4c9 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. In 7.0.4 and earlier, the disposeDocument() method in EtherFaxActions.php allows authenticated users to write arbitrary content to arbitrary locations on the server filesystem. This vulnerability can be exploited to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) by uploading malicious PHP web shells. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-5vp5-4rm6-h4c9