CVE-2026-40508
MEDIUM
5,1
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: passive
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
MEDIUM
5,4
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: none
Description
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OpenEMR before 8.3.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the patient portal template import handler that allows authenticated attackers with Forms Administration permissions to upload template files containing arbitrary HTML or JavaScript. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through the template upload functionality, which are stored without sanitization and execute in the browser of any other Forms Administration user who views the template in the HTML editor.
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
StableCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism
Read Application Data
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies:
AI/ML, Web Based, Web Server
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/ba316dd1d8de1291102da3f20f64240729ff8…
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/releases/tag/v8_3_0
https://github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-5293-8q47-cf44
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openemr-stored-xss-via-patient-portal-temp…