Vulnerability Description
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. In versions up to and including 8.0.0, an arbitrary file exfiltration vulnerability in the fax sending endpoint allows any authenticated user to read and transmit any file on the server (including database credentials, patient documents, system files, and source code) via fax to an attacker-controlled phone number. The vulnerability exists because the endpoint accepts arbitrary file paths from user input and streams them to the fax gateway without path restrictions or authorization checks. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Emr | Openemr | <= 8.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openemr/openemr/blob/v7_0_4/interface/modules/custom_modules/Patch
- https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-765x-8v97-c7g8ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-24488?
CVE-2026-24488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. In versions up to and including 8.0.0, an arbitrary file exfiltration vulnerability in the fax ...
How severe is CVE-2026-24488?
CVE-2026-24488 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-24488?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Open-Emr Openemr.