CVE-2026-39932: OpenEMR through 8.2.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the document category tree component (library/classes/Tree.class.php) that
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 22:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 80% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Aug 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 1 Nov 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Until a patch is available, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious database changes. Consider disabling or restricting access to the document category tree component if feasible. Avoid exposing OpenEMR instances to untrusted networks without additional protective controls.
Description
OpenEMR versions through 8.2.0 contain a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the document category tree component. Authenticated administrators can inject PHP payloads into the categories database table by exploiting a flaw that allows altering the id column type to VARCHAR and inserting malicious code. This payload is executed via an unsanitized eval() call whenever the CategoryTree class is instantiated, including on pages accessible to unauthenticated or low-privilege users, resulting in command execution as the web server user.