How severe is CVE-2017-1000241?

CVE-2017-1000241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2017-1000241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000241?

CVE-2017-1000241 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000241?

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.

When was CVE-2017-1000241 published?

CVE-2017-1000241 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000241

CVE-2017-1000241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-emr Openemr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Open-emr Openemr
Published: 2017-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The application OpenEMR version 5.0.0, 5.0.1-dev and prior is affected by vertical privilege escalation vulnerability. This vulnerability can allow an authenticated non-administrator users to view and modify information only accessible to administrators.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000241?: The application OpenEMR version 5.0.0, 5.0.1-dev and prior is affected by vertical privilege escalation vulnerability. This vulnerability can allow an authenticated non-administrator users to view and modify information only accessible to administrators.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000241?: CVE-2017-1000241 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2017-1000241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000241?: CVE-2017-1000241 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000241?: 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.
When was CVE-2017-1000241 published?: CVE-2017-1000241 was published on 2017-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.wizlynxgroup.com/security-research-advisories/vuln/WLX-2017-004

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:*:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*

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