Auth bypass in Open-Emr Openemr
CVE-2026-33918
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0.3, the billing file-download endpoint `interface/billing/get_claim_file.php` only verifies that the caller has a valid session and CSRF token, but does not check any ACL permissions. This allows any authenticated OpenEMR user — regardless of whether they have billing privileges — to download and permanently delete electronic claim batch files containing protected health information (PHI). Version 8.0.0.3 patches the issue.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (15.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Open-emr Openemr
- Openemr — versions < 8.0.0.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-33918?
- CVE-2026-33918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open-Emr Openemr, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.6/10. Published 2026-03-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-33918?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.6 out of 10.