CVE-2025-50594 in Health Hospital Management System EMR
Summary
by MITRE • 08/13/2025
An issue was discovered in /Code/Websites/DanpheEMR/Controllers/Settings/SecuritySettingsController.cs in Danphe Health Hospital Management System EMR 3.2 allowing attackers to reset any account password.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-50594 represents a critical security flaw within the Danphe Health Hospital Management System EMR version 3.2 affecting the password reset functionality. This issue resides in the SecuritySettingsController.cs file within the application's codebase, specifically in the /Code/Websites/DanpheEMR/Controllers/Settings/ directory structure. The flaw enables unauthorized attackers to manipulate the password reset mechanism and gain control over any user account within the system without proper authentication or authorization. This vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the healthcare information management system, potentially exposing sensitive patient data and compromising the entire security posture of the hospital's digital infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the password reset endpoint. The SecuritySettingsController appears to lack proper authentication checks before executing password reset operations, allowing any remote attacker to submit malicious requests that bypass normal security protocols. This flaw aligns with CWE-306, which describes "Missing Authentication for Critical Function" and represents a classic example of improper access control. The system fails to verify the identity of the requester or validate that the reset request originates from an authorized user, creating a pathway for privilege escalation attacks. Attackers can exploit this by crafting specific API calls or web requests that target the password reset functionality, effectively enabling account takeover attacks that could lead to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple unauthorized access, particularly within healthcare environments where data protection is paramount. A successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to patient medical records, treatment histories, and personal health information, violating HIPAA compliance requirements and potentially leading to significant financial penalties. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat vector that attackers can leverage to maintain long-term access to the system, as compromised accounts can be used to hide malicious activities or conduct further reconnaissance. This weakness also undermines the trust relationship between healthcare providers and patients, as it represents a fundamental failure in protecting sensitive health information. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability provides a low-effort, high-impact method for gaining system access, making it particularly attractive for threat actors targeting healthcare organizations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-50594 must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. Organizations should implement proper authentication mechanisms that verify user identity before processing password reset requests, including validating reset tokens, implementing rate limiting, and requiring multi-factor authentication for sensitive operations. The system should enforce proper access controls using the principle of least privilege, ensuring that only authorized personnel can initiate password resets for other users. Security patches should be applied immediately to fix the underlying code vulnerability in the SecuritySettingsController, with additional monitoring implemented to detect suspicious password reset activities. Organizations should also consider implementing the ATT&CK framework's T1078.004 technique for legitimate credentials, as this vulnerability essentially enables adversaries to acquire legitimate access through compromised account credentials. Regular security testing including penetration testing and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities, while implementing comprehensive logging and alerting mechanisms to detect unauthorized password reset attempts. The remediation process should follow security best practices outlined in NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001 standards to ensure proper controls are implemented across the entire system lifecycle.