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CVE-2020-5728: OpenMRS 2.9 and prior copies "Referrer" header values into an html element named "redirectUrl" within many webpages (such as login.htm). There is insufficient validation for this parameter, which a...
CVE-2020-5728 · published 6 years ago
Summary
OpenMRS 2.9 and prior copies "Referrer" header values into an html element named "redirectUrl" within many webpages (such as login.htm). There is insufficient validation for this parameter, which allows for the possibility of cross-site scripting.
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| openmrs | openmrs |
<= 2.9.0 cpe:2.3:a:openmrs:openmrs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
OpenMRS 2.9 and prior copies "Referrer" header values into an html element named "redirectUrl" within many webpages (such as login.htm). There is insufficient validation for this parameter, which a...
OpenMRS 2.9 and prior copies "Referrer" header values into an html element named "redirectUrl" within many webpages (such as login.htm). There is insufficient validation for this parameter, which allows for the possibility of cross-site scripting.
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-18 Exploit Third Party Advisory
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)
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published17 Apr 2020
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-5728 · NVD
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