CVE-2022-4505 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in openemr/openemr
Attackers can bypass authorization controls in OpenEMR by manipulating user-controlled keys, potentially accessing or modifying unauthorized patient data.
- 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-2022-4505?
CVE-2022-4505 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, published on 15 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 7.0.0.2.
Weakness: CWE-639
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4505?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-Emr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4505?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2022-4505 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4505 exists.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7gp-f5rx-5g52.