CVE-2020-11438 : Security Advisory and Response

LibreHealth EMR v2.0.0 is affected by systemic CSRF.

Understanding CVE-2020-11438

LibreHealth EMR v2.0.0 is susceptible to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-11438?

This CVE identifies a security issue in LibreHealth EMR v2.0.0 related to systemic CSRF, which could potentially allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.

The Impact of CVE-2020-11438

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized actions being executed on the affected system, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data stored within LibreHealth EMR v2.0.0.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-11438

LibreHealth EMR v2.0.0 is affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

Systemic CSRF vulnerability in LibreHealth EMR v2.0.0

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: LibreHealth EMR v2.0.0
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on the system by tricking authenticated users into executing malicious actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-11438:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF tokens to validate and authenticate user requests.
Regularly monitor and audit system activity for any suspicious behavior.
Educate users about the risks of CSRF attacks and how to identify and report suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches and updates.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by LibreHealth to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability in EMR v2.0.0.