How serious is CVE-2022-2824?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 out of 10, classified as MEDIUM severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2022-2824?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2022-2824 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-2824?

CVE-2022-2824 affects open-emr openemr. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2824?

To remediate CVE-2022-2824, check for security patches from open-emr. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2022-2824

Medium

|5.4

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls and gain access to restricted areas of the OpenEMR application. To exploit this, the attacker needs to manipulate a user-controlled key, which could happen if they have access to the application or its configuration.

Technical Description

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 7.0.0.1.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactLow

Integrity ImpactLow

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$741($500-$1K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1289 days

Quick Information

Published

Aug 15, 2022

over 3 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 25, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

open-emr

Product

openemr

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