CVE-2026-33915 | OpenEMR up to 8.0.0.2 REST API request_authorization_check (GHSA-ww94-26v7-x4gp)

VDB-353542 · CVE-2026-33915 · GHSA-WW94-26V7-X4GP OPENEMR UP TO 8.0.0.2 REST API REQUEST_AUTHORIZATION_CHECK HISTORYDIFFRELATEJSONXMLCTI CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score 5.7 $0-$5k 1.39+ Summaryinfo A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenEMR. This affects the function RestConfig::request_authorization_check of the component REST API. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-33915. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised. Detailsinfo A vulnerability has been found in OpenEMR and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function RestConfig::request_authorization_check of the component REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes: OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0.3, five insurance company REST API routes are missing the `RestConfig::request_authorization_check()` call that every other data-modifying route in the standard API uses. This allows any authenticated API user to create and modify insurance company records even if their OpenEMR user account does not have administrative ACL permissions. Version 8.0.0.3 patches the issue. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-33915 since 03/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. Upgrading to version 8.0.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 976d2a85f024a730955578597a82c083067a72b4 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Productinfo Type Business Process Management Software Name OpenEMR Version 2.8.1 2.8.2 3.1.0 3.2 3.2.0 4.0.0 4.1.0 4.1.1 5.0.0 5.0.0 Patch 1 5.0.1 5.0.1-6 5.0.1-dev 5.0.1.1 5.0.1.3 5.0.1.4 5.0.2 5.0.2.1 5.0.2.4 5.0.2.5 6.0.0 6.0.0-dev 6.0.0.0 6.0.0.2 6.0.0.4 6.1.0 6.1.0.1 7.0.0 7.0.0.1 7.0.0.2 7.0.1 7.0.2 7.0.2.1 7.0.3 7.0.3.1 7.0.3.4 7.0.4 7.3.0 8.0.0 8.0.0.1 8.0.0.2 License open-source Website Product: https://github.com/openemr/openemr/ CPE 2.3info 🔒 🔒 🔒 CPE 2.2info 🔒 🔒 🔒 CVSSv4info VulDB Vector: 🔒 VulDB Reliability: 🔍 CVSSv3info VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9 VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7 VulDB Base Score: 6.3 VulDB Temp Score: 6.0 VulDB Vector: 🔒 VulDB Reliability: 🔍 CNA Base Score: 5.4 CNA Vector (GitHub_M): 🔒 CVSSv2info Vector Complexity Authentication Confidentiality Integrity Availability Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock VulDB Base Score: 🔒 VulDB Temp Score: 🔒 VulDB Reliability: 🔍 Exploitinginfo Class: Authorization CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285 CAPEC: 🔒 ATT&CK: 🔒 Physical: No Local: No Remote: Yes Availability: 🔒 Status: Not defined Price Prediction: 🔍 Current Price Estimation: 🔒 0-Day Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Today Unlock Unlock Unlock Unlock Threat Intelligenceinfo Interest: 🔍 Active Actors: 🔍 Active APT Groups: 🔍 Countermeasuresinfo Recommended: Upgrade Status: 🔍 0-Day Time: 🔒 Upgrade: OpenEMR 8.0.0.3 Patch: 976d2a85f024a730955578597a82c083067a72b4 Timelineinfo 03/24/2026 CVE reserved 03/26/2026 +2 days Advisory disclosed 03/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created 03/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update Sourcesinfo Product: github.com Advisory: GHSA-ww94-26v7-x4gp Status: Confirmed CVE: CVE-2026-33915 (🔒) GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-33915 GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353542 Entryinfo Created: 03/26/2026 07:01 Changes: 03/26/2026 07:01 (68) Complete: 🔍 Cache ID: 99:487:101 Discussion No comments yet. Languages: en. Please log in to comment. ◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸