CVE-2025-69231

CVE-2025-69231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-emr Openemr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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

Description

OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0, a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the GAD-7 anxiety assessment form allows authenticated users with clinician privileges to inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the form. This enables session hijacking, account takeover, and privilege escalation from clinician to administrator. Version 8.0.0 fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-69231?
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0, a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the GAD-7 anxiety assessment form allows authenticated users with clinician privileges to inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the form. This enables session hijacking, account takeover, and privilege escalation from clinician to administrator. Version 8.0.0 fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2025-69231?
CVE-2025-69231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-69231 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-69231?
CVE-2025-69231 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-69231?
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.
Does CVE-2025-69231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-69231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208106.
When was CVE-2025-69231 published?
CVE-2025-69231 was published on 2026-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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