OpenEMR up to 7.x Role-Based Access Control edih_main.php log_select access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenEMR up to 7.x. This affects an unknown part of the file edih_main.php of the component Role-Based Access Control. Such manipulation of the argument log_select leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-24896. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in OpenEMR up to 7.x. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file edih_main.php of the component Role-Based Access Control. The manipulation of the argument log_select with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0, a Broken Access Control vulnerability exists in OpenEMR’s edih_main.php endpoint, which allows any authenticated user—including low-privilege roles like Receptionist—to access EDI log files by manipulating the log_select parameter in a GET request. The back-end fails to enforce role-based access control (RBAC), allowing sensitive system logs to be accessed outside the GUI-enforced permission boundaries. Version 8.0.0 fixes the issue.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-24896 since 01/27/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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Upgrading to version 8.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 1a57dfc244b30e96e7ebdb5ba6f331a6eb868df1 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenEMR 8.0.0
Patch: 1a57dfc244b30e96e7ebdb5ba6f331a6eb868df1

Timelineinfo

01/27/2026 CVE reserved
02/25/2026 +29 days Advisory disclosed
02/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-rccq-vjfg-ggjh
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-24896 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-24896
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-347690

Entryinfo

Created: 02/25/2026 07:33
Changes: 02/25/2026 07:33 (69)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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