CVE-2026-29187 OpenEMR Vulnerable to Authenticated Blind Boolean-Based SQL Injection in new_search_popup.php
An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Patient Search functionality in OpenEMR, potentially accessing or modifying sensitive health records.
- 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-2026-29187?
CVE-2026-29187 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, published on 25 Mar 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 8.0.0.3, a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the Patient Search functionality (/interface/new/new_search_popup.php). The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the HTTP parameter keys rather than the values. Version 8.0.0.3 contains a patch.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29187?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-Emr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2026-29187?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29187 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-2026-29187 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29187 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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- CVE-2026-24849 OpenEMR Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability
- CVE-2026-24908 OpenEMR has SQL Injection in Patient API Sort Parameter
- CVE-2022-2734 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames in openemr/openemr
- CVE-2024-22611 SQL injection in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2r7h-xm8v-m872.