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OpenEMR.FaxDispatch.PHP.Command.Injection

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Command Injection vulnerability in OpenEMR.
The vulnerability is caused by insufficient sanitizing of the parameter "file" that is being passed to "fax_dispatch.php". A remote attackers maybe able to exploit this to execute arbitrary command by sending a crafted http request.

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OpenEMR OpenEMR 4.1
OpenEMR OpenEMR 4.0
OpenEMR OpenEMR 3.2

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the latest update from the vendor:
http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Patches

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 31377
Created Mar 27, 2012
Updated Nov 15, 2021
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2012-0992
Exploit Prediction Score 2.62%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows, Linux, BSD, Solaris, MacOS
Affected App PHP_app