CVE-2019-3966
CVE-2019-3966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open-emr Openemr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Open-emr Openemr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In OpenEMR 5.0.1 and earlier, controller.php contains a reflected XSS vulnerability in the foreign_id parameter. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-3966?
- In OpenEMR 5.0.1 and earlier, controller.php contains a reflected XSS vulnerability in the foreign_id parameter. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's session.
- How severe is CVE-2019-3966?
- CVE-2019-3966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-3966 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-3966?
- CVE-2019-3966 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-3966?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-3966 published?
- CVE-2019-3966 was published on 2019-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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