CVE-2026-33913
CVE-2026-33913 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-emr Openemr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-611.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16022
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Open-emr Openemr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0.3, an authenticated user with access to the Carecoordination module can upload a crafted CCDA document containing `<xi:include href="file:///etc/passwd" parse="text"/>` to read arbitrary files from the server. Version 8.0.0.3 patches the issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33913?
- OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0.3, an authenticated user with access to the Carecoordination module can upload a crafted CCDA document containing `<xi:include href="file:///etc/passwd" parse="text"/>` to read arbitrary files from the server. Version 8.0.0.3 patches the issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33913?
- CVE-2026-33913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-33913 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-33913?
- CVE-2026-33913 affects Open-emr Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-33913?
- 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-2026-33913 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-33913 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16022.
- When was CVE-2026-33913 published?
- CVE-2026-33913 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/67e1702c41cf486af0069bdafce19860e2cd9a11
- https://github.com/openemr/openemr/releases/tag/v8_0_0_3
- https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-9757-3cfj-wc8q
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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