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4.3

OpenEMR setup page can run injected scripts

CVE-2011-5160 · published 14 years ago
Summary

The setup.php page in OpenEMR version 4 lets an attacker place malicious code into the site parameter, which the system will then display to users. This could let attackers steal information or trick users into taking unwanted actions. Apply the latest OpenEMR update or patch that sanitizes input on the setup page.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
open-emr openemr 4.0.0
4.1.0
4.1.1
cpe:2.3:a:open-emr:openemr:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setup.php in OpenEMR 4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the site parameter.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setup.php in OpenEMR 4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the site parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published9 Sep 2012
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-5160 · NVD
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