How severe is CVE-2018-1000019?

CVE-2018-1000019 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-2018-1000019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000019?

CVE-2018-1000019 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000019?

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-2018-1000019 published?

CVE-2018-1000019 was published on 2018-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1000019

CVE-2018-1000019 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Open-emr Openemr
Published: 2018-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenEMR version 5.0.0 contains a OS Command Injection vulnerability in fax_dispatch.php that can result in OS command injection by an authenticated attacker with any role. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 5.0.0 Patch 2 or higher.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000019?: OpenEMR version 5.0.0 contains a OS Command Injection vulnerability in fax_dispatch.php that can result in OS command injection by an authenticated attacker with any role. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 5.0.0 Patch 2 or higher.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000019?: CVE-2018-1000019 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-2018-1000019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000019?: CVE-2018-1000019 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000019?: 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-2018-1000019 published?: CVE-2018-1000019 was published on 2018-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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