OpenEMR up to 5.0.1.3 find_immunization_popup.php search_term sql injection

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A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in OpenEMR up to 5.0.1.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file interface/de_identification_forms/find_immunization_popup.php. This manipulation of the argument search_term as part of Parameter causes sql injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-15146. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenEMR up to 5.0.1.3 (Business Process Management Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file interface/de_identification_forms/find_immunization_popup.php. The manipulation of the argument search_term as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in interface/de_identification_forms/find_immunization_popup.php in versions of OpenEMR before 5.0.1.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'search_term' parameter.

The bug was discovered 08/07/2018. The weakness was shared 08/15/2018 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-15146 since 08/07/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:interface/de_identification_forms/find_immunization_popup.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 5.0.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-122816, VDB-122960, VDB-122961 and VDB-122962 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Business Process Management Software

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• OpenEMR

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• 5.0.1.0
• 5.0.1.1
• 5.0.1.2
• 5.0.1.3

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• open-source

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• Product: https://github.com/openemr/openemr/

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