CVE-2026-32238 OpenEMR has Remote Code Execution in backup functionality
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands via insufficient input validation in the backup functionality of OpenEMR.
- 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-2026-32238?
CVE-2026-32238 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, published on 19 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Versions prior to 8.0.0.2 contain a Command injection vulnerability in the backup functionality that can be exploited by authenticated attackers. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in the backup functionality. Version 8.0.0.2 fixes the issue.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-Emr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-32238 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-32238 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-32238 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-6pmc-3xm7-pm86.