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7.0
Unauthorized Access to Medical Records in OpenEMR
CVE-2026-25127
Summary
Older versions of OpenEMR don't check user permissions correctly, allowing unauthorized users to view sensitive patient information. This means that someone with the wrong access level could see private medical records. Upgrade to version 8.0.0 or later to fix this issue.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| open-emr | openemr | <= 8.0.0 | – |
Original title
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0, the server does not properly validate user permission. Unauthorized ...
Original description
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0, the server does not properly validate user permission. Unauthorized users can view the information of authorized users. Version 8.0.0 fixes the issue.
nvd CVSS3.1
6.5
nvd CVSS4.0
7.0
Vulnerability type
CWE-863
Incorrect Authorization
Published: 25 Feb 2026 · Updated: 12 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026