OpenEMR before 8.4.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in ScopeRepository::finalizeScopes() that allows
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High : upgrade to 8.4.0 soon.
Data as of 13 Nov 2026, 14:01 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.1 |
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 8.4.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade openemr to 8.4.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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| openemropenemr | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in OpenEMR version 8.4.0. Users should upgrade to version 8.4.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No vendor advisory or patch link is provided in the input, but the version-based fix is clearly stated. Until upgrading, restrict OAuth client permissions and monitor for suspicious activity related to scope escalation attempts.
Description
OpenEMR versions prior to 8.4.0 have an improper authorization vulnerability in the ScopeRepository::finalizeScopes() function. This flaw allows read-only SMART/OAuth clients to escalate privileges and obtain write scopes. Specifically, ScopeEntity::containsScope() does not properly enforce registered permissions, enabling attackers with a client registered for user/<resource>.read to request user/<resource>.write scopes. This can lead to unauthorized creation, modification, or deletion of appointments or patient data.