CVE-2018-16521 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in HTML Form Entry 3.7.0, as distributed in OpenMRS Reference Application 2.8.0.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openmrs	Html Form Entry	3.7.0
Openmrs	Reference Application	2.8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/137PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/138PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/137PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/138PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-16521?

CVE-2018-16521 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in HTML Form Entry 3.7.0, as distributed in OpenMRS Reference Application 2.8.0.

How severe is CVE-2018-16521?

CVE-2018-16521 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-2018-16521?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openmrs Html Form Entry, Openmrs Reference Application.