CVE-2018-15151 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search_term parameter in OpenEMR, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-15151?
CVE-2018-15151 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, published on 15 Aug 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in interface/de_identification_forms/find_code_popup.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'search_term' parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15151?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-Emr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15151?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2018-15151 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15151 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjw4-35m8-h2p3.