CVE-2026-25131 OpenEMR has Broken Access Control in Procedures Configuration
Low-privilege users can modify procedure types in OpenEMR due to missing authorization checks in the order types management system.
- 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-2026-25131?
CVE-2026-25131 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, published on 25 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0, a Broken Access Control vulnerability exists in the OpenEMR order types management system, allowing low-privilege users (such as Receptionist) to add and modify procedure types without proper authorization. This vulnerability is present in the /openemr/interface/orders/types_edit.php endpoint. Version 8.0.0 contains a patch.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-25131?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-Emr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-25131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-25131 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-25131 exists.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-6h2m-4ppf-ph4j.