CVE-2016-6272 Other in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access XML document contents via XPath injection in Epic MyChart, exposing static display strings.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-6272?

CVE-2016-6272 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XPath injection vulnerability in Epic MyChart allows remote attackers to access contents of an XML document containing static display strings, such as field labels, via the topic parameter to help.asp. NOTE: this was originally reported as a SQL injection vulnerability, but this may be inaccurate.

Weakness: CWE-91

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6272?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Epic Mychart.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6272?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6272 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-6272 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-6272 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g9q5-3vv9-mx45.

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