CVE-2020-19364
CVE-2020-19364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-emr Openemr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Open-emr Openemr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenEMR 5.0.1 allows an authenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts through /controller.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-19364?
- OpenEMR 5.0.1 allows an authenticated attacker to upload and execute malicious PHP scripts through /controller.php.
- How severe is CVE-2020-19364?
- CVE-2020-19364 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-2020-19364 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-19364?
- CVE-2020-19364 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-19364?
- 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-2020-19364 published?
- CVE-2020-19364 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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