Auth bypass in Openemr
CVE-2026-124478
OpenEMR before 8.3.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the addRecall action of /interface/main/messages/save.php that allows low-privileged authenticated users to modify arbitrary patients' recall data. Attackers can submit a crafted new_pid with recall, contact, provider, facility, and notification preference fields to overwrite records of patients they cannot access.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openemr/openemr/security/advisories/GHSA-j347-wp33-79q9 (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openemr-before-8.3.0-missing-authorization-via-add… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-124478?
- CVE-2026-124478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openemr, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-11-08.
- How severe is CVE-2026-124478?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.