CVE-2011-5161

CVE-2011-5161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open-emr Openemr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the patient photograph functionality in OpenEMR 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the patient directory under documents/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5161?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the patient photograph functionality in OpenEMR 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the patient directory under documents/.
How severe is CVE-2011-5161?
CVE-2011-5161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5161 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5161?
CVE-2011-5161 primarily affects Open-emr Openemr. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5161?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5161 published?
CVE-2011-5161 was published on 2012-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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