OpenEMR up to 8.4.x Eye Exam Form update_READONLY session expiration

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in OpenEMR up to 8.4.x. This vulnerability affects the function update_READONLY of the component Eye Exam Form. The manipulation results in session expiration. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-126427. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenEMR up to 8.4.x. Affected is the function update_READONLY of the component Eye Exam Form. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a session expiration vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-613. This entry has been deprecated because it was insufficiently clear. Consider CWE-1462 and its descendants. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains a session expiration vulnerability that prevents automatic logoff because the Eye Exam form's read-only poll omits skip_timeout_reset. Attackers with physical access to an unattended workstation can use the still-active session to view patient health information, since update_READONLY() resets the idle timer every 15 seconds.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-126427 since 11/10/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 8.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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CNA Base Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Session expiration
CWE: CWE-613 / CWE-1462
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenEMR 8.5.0

Timelineinfo

11/10/2026 CVE reserved
11/13/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
11/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: VulnCheck
CVE: CVE-2026-126427 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-126427
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-436824

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2026 11:37
Changes: 11/13/2026 11:37 (77)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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