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CVE-2026-24849

Open-emr Openemr path traversal

9.9 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 2.20%
  1. Published25 Feb 2026

Description

OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 7.0.4, the `disposeDocument()` method in `EtherFaxActions.php` allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. Any authenticated user (regardless of privilege level) can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files. Version 7.0.4 patches the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Open-emr Openemr< 7.0.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Open-emr Openemr≥ 7.0.4

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-24849 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-24849 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.20%.

How severe is CVE-2026-24849?

CVE-2026-24849 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-24849?

Affected products include Open-emr Openemr.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24849?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Open-emr Openemr 7.0.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.