Discover the impact of CVE-2020-29143, a SQL injection flaw in OpenEMR before 5.0.2.5, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Learn how to mitigate this vulnerability.
OpenEMR before 5.0.2.5 is vulnerable to a SQL injection flaw in interface/reports/non_reported.php, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
Understanding CVE-2020-29143
What is CVE-2020-29143?
The CVE-2020-29143 vulnerability is a SQL injection issue in OpenEMR before version 5.0.2.5, enabling a remote authenticated attacker to run malicious SQL commands through the form_code parameter.
The Impact of CVE-2020-29143
This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data theft, manipulation, or unauthorized access within the affected OpenEMR system.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-29143
Vulnerability Description
The SQL injection vulnerability exists in the non_reported.php file of OpenEMR before version 5.0.2.5, allowing attackers to manipulate SQL queries via the form_code parameter.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with remote authenticated access can exploit the vulnerability by injecting malicious SQL commands through the form_code parameter in the non_reported.php file.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates