PatchTheCVECVE-2026-33348: OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application
CVE-2026-33348 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting openemr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Users with the `Notes - my encounters` role can fill Eye Exam forms in patient encounters. The answers to the form are displayed on the encounter page and in the visit history for the users with the same role. Versions prior to 8.0.0.3 have a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the function to display the form answers, allowing
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.7 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 77%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-03-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-33348?
openemr: upgrade to 8.0.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-33348 being exploited?
CVE-2026-33348 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-33348 affect?
CVE-2026-33348 affects openemr. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Users with the `Notes - my encounters` role can fill Eye Exam forms in patient encounters. The answers to the form are displayed on the
How urgent is CVE-2026-33348?
Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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