OpenEMR up to 8.4.x Document Expiration Logic Document::has_expired comparison

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in OpenEMR up to 8.4.x. This issue affects the function Document::has_expired of the component Document Expiration Logic. Performing a manipulation results in comparison. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-126453. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in OpenEMR up to 8.4.x. This affects the function Document::has_expired of the component Document Expiration Logic. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a comparison vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-697. The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

OpenEMR before 8.5.0 contains an inverted comparison in Document::has_expired() that causes the FHIR Binary download endpoint to treat time-limited PHI documents as unexpired after their one-hour lifetime. Authenticated users still authorized for a Binary/{id} resource can download expired bulk export NDJSON files and $docref CCDs indefinitely.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-126453 since 11/10/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 8.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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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: Comparison
CWE: CWE-697
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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-2026-126453 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-126453
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-436935

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2026 12:07
Changes: 11/13/2026 12:07 (77)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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