How severe is CVE-2012-0991?

CVE-2012-0991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-0991 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0991?

CVE-2012-0991 affects Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0991?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0991 published?

CVE-2012-0991 was published on 2012-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0991

CVE-2012-0991 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openemr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Openemr
Published: 2012-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the formname parameter to (1) contrib/acog/print_form.php; or (2) load_form.php, (3) view_form.php, or (4) trend_form.php in interface/patient_file/encounter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0991?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the formname parameter to (1) contrib/acog/print_form.php; or (2) load_form.php, (3) view_form.php, or (4) trend_form.php in interface/patient_file/encounter.
How severe is CVE-2012-0991?: CVE-2012-0991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-0991 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0991?: CVE-2012-0991 affects Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0991?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0991 published?: CVE-2012-0991 was published on 2012-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openemr:openemr:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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