Vulnerability Description
The Reporting Compatibility Add On before 2.0.4 for OpenMRS, as distributed in OpenMRS Reference Application before 2.6.1, does not authenticate users when deserializing XML input into ReportSchema objects. The result is that remote unauthenticated users are able to execute operating system commands by crafting malicious XML payloads, as demonstrated by a single admin/reports/reportSchemaXml.form request.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openmrs | Openmrs | < 2.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://isears.github.io/jekyll/update/2017/10/21/openmrs-rce.htmlExploit
- https://talk.openmrs.org/t/critical-security-advisory-2017-09-12/13291Vendor Advisory
- https://wiki.openmrs.org/display/RES/Release+Notes+2.6.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://isears.github.io/jekyll/update/2017/10/21/openmrs-rce.htmlExploit
- https://talk.openmrs.org/t/critical-security-advisory-2017-09-12/13291Vendor Advisory
- https://wiki.openmrs.org/display/RES/Release+Notes+2.6.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12796?
CVE-2017-12796 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Reporting Compatibility Add On before 2.0.4 for OpenMRS, as distributed in OpenMRS Reference Application before 2.6.1, does not authenticate users when deserializing XML input into ReportSchema ob...
How severe is CVE-2017-12796?
CVE-2017-12796 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12796?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openmrs Openmrs.