CVE-2026-44715: CWE-285: Improper Authorization in openmrs org.openmrs.module:legacyui-api
OpenMRS is an open source electronic medical record system platform. Prior to versions 1.23.0 and 2.10.0, an authenticated user can trigger administrative DWR services. Specifically, the `startHl7ArchiveMigration` method is accessible, which should be restricted to admin-level accounts. Versions 1.23.0 and 2.10.0 patch the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
OpenMRS versions before 1.23.0 and from 2.0.0 up to but not including 2.10.0 contain an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the org.openmrs.module:legacyui-api component. Authenticated users can invoke administrative Direct Web Remoting (DWR) services, notably the startHl7ArchiveMigration method, which is intended only for admin-level users. This could allow unauthorized users to perform administrative actions. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 1.23.0 and 2.10.0.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user without administrative privileges can trigger administrative functions, potentially leading to unauthorized administrative actions within the OpenMRS system. This could compromise system integrity or disrupt operations. The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7 indicates a high severity vulnerability with network attack vector and no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenMRS to version 1.23.0 or later, or to version 2.10.0 or later, where this improper authorization vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-44715: CWE-285: Improper Authorization in openmrs org.openmrs.module:legacyui-api
Description
OpenMRS is an open source electronic medical record system platform. Prior to versions 1.23.0 and 2.10.0, an authenticated user can trigger administrative DWR services. Specifically, the `startHl7ArchiveMigration` method is accessible, which should be restricted to admin-level accounts. Versions 1.23.0 and 2.10.0 patch the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
openmrs
org.openmrs.module:legacyui-api
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
OpenMRS versions before 1.23.0 and from 2.0.0 up to but not including 2.10.0 contain an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the org.openmrs.module:legacyui-api component. Authenticated users can invoke administrative Direct Web Remoting (DWR) services, notably the startHl7ArchiveMigration method, which is intended only for admin-level users. This could allow unauthorized users to perform administrative actions. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 1.23.0 and 2.10.0.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user without administrative privileges can trigger administrative functions, potentially leading to unauthorized administrative actions within the OpenMRS system. This could compromise system integrity or disrupt operations. The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7 indicates a high severity vulnerability with network attack vector and no required privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenMRS to version 1.23.0 or later, or to version 2.10.0 or later, where this improper authorization vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T17:07:09.319Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa4737691cc7f3848ae20c5
Added to database: 09/11/2026, 21:32:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 21:47:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:23:23 UTC
Views: 4
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