How severe is CVE-2020-23829?

CVE-2020-23829 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-2020-23829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23829?

CVE-2020-23829 affects Librehealth Librehealth Ehr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23829?

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-2020-23829 published?

CVE-2020-23829 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23829

CVE-2020-23829 is a high-severity vulnerability in Librehealth Librehealth Ehr 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Librehealth Librehealth Ehr
Published: 2020-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

interface/new/new_comprehensive_save.php in LibreHealth EHR 2.0.0 suffers from an authenticated file upload vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the hosting webserver by uploading a maliciously crafted image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23829?: interface/new/new_comprehensive_save.php in LibreHealth EHR 2.0.0 suffers from an authenticated file upload vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the hosting webserver by uploading a maliciously crafted image.
How severe is CVE-2020-23829?: CVE-2020-23829 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-2020-23829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23829?: CVE-2020-23829 affects Librehealth Librehealth Ehr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23829?: 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-2020-23829 published?: CVE-2020-23829 was published on 2020-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:librehealth:librehealth_ehr:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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