CVE-2013-10044

CVE-2013-10044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-emr Openemr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Description

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in OpenEMR ≤ 4.1.1 Patch 14 that allows a low-privileged attacker to extract administrator credentials and subsequently escalate privileges. Once elevated, the attacker can exploit an unrestricted file upload flaw to achieve remote code execution, resulting in full compromise of the application and its host system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-10044?
An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in OpenEMR ≤ 4.1.1 Patch 14 that allows a low-privileged attacker to extract administrator credentials and subsequently escalate privileges. Once elevated, the attacker can exploit an unrestricted file upload flaw to achieve remote code execution, resulting in full compromise of the application and its host system.
How severe is CVE-2013-10044?
CVE-2013-10044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-10044 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-10044?
CVE-2013-10044 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-10044?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2013-10044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2013-10044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2013-7263.
When was CVE-2013-10044 published?
CVE-2013-10044 was published on 2025-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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