OpenEMR up to 5.0.1.3 find_code_popup.php search_term sql injection

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in OpenEMR up to 5.0.1.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the file interface/de_identification_forms/find_code_popup.php. The manipulation of the argument search_term as part of Parameter results in sql injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-15151. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in OpenEMR up to 5.0.1.3 (Business Process Management Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file interface/de_identification_forms/find_code_popup.php. The manipulation of the argument search_term as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL injection vulnerability in interface/de_identification_forms/find_code_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). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-15151 since 08/07/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

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_code_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-122959, VDB-122960 and VDB-122961 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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• Business Process Management Software

Name

• 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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