Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was discovered in the htmlformentry (aka HTML Form Entry) module before 3.11.0 for OpenMRS. By leveraging path traversal, a malicious Velocity Template Language file could be written to a directory. This file could then be accessed and executed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openmrs | Htmlformentry | < 3.11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/178PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-uiframework/pull/59PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://issues.openmrs.org/browse/HTML-730Vendor Advisory
- https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencersThird Party Advisory
- https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/authenticated-remote-code-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-htmlformentry/pull/178PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-uiframework/pull/59PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://issues.openmrs.org/browse/HTML-730Vendor Advisory
- https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencersThird Party Advisory
- https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/authenticated-remote-code-ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-24621?
CVE-2020-24621 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was discovered in the htmlformentry (aka HTML Form Entry) module before 3.11.0 for OpenMRS. By leveraging path traversal, a malicious Velocity Template Lang...
How severe is CVE-2020-24621?
CVE-2020-24621 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-24621?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openmrs Htmlformentry.