CVE-2020-29139 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchFields parameter in OpenEMR, potentially accessing or modifying patient data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-29139?
CVE-2020-29139 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, published on 15 Feb 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability in interface/main/finder/patient_select.php from library/patient.inc in OpenEMR before 5.0.2.5 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchFields parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29139?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-Emr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29139?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29139 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-2020-29139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg7w-94j3-mr4j.