CVE-2020-36243 describes a critical command injection vulnerability in the Patient Portal of OpenEMR version 5.0.2.1, specifically within the /interface/main/backup.php component. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands by sending a crafted POST request containing shell metacharacters. Rated with a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While it has a high EPSS score indicating significant exploitability potential, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or notable community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:5.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.