CVE-2018-17180
CVE-2018-17180 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open-emr Openemr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Open-emr Openemr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in OpenEMR before 5.0.1 Patch 7. Directory Traversal exists via docid=../ to /portal/lib/download_template.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17180?
- An issue was discovered in OpenEMR before 5.0.1 Patch 7. Directory Traversal exists via docid=../ to /portal/lib/download_template.php.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17180?
- CVE-2018-17180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-17180 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17180?
- CVE-2018-17180 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17180?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-17180 published?
- CVE-2018-17180 was published on 2019-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/4963fe4932a0a4e1e982642226174e9931d09541
- https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches#5.0.1_Patch_.289.2F9.2F18.29
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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