PatchTheCVECVE-2026-33914: OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application
CVE-2026-33914 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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. Prior to version 8.0.0.3, the PostCalendar module contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the `categoriesUpdate` administrative function. The `dels` POST parameter is read via `pnVarCleanFromInput()`, which only strips HTML tags and performs no SQL escaping. The value is then interpolated directly into a raw SQL `DELETE` statement that
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2026-03-26 |
| 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-2026-33914?
openemr: upgrade to 8.0.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-33914 being exploited?
CVE-2026-33914 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-2026-33914 affect?
CVE-2026-33914 affects openemr. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0.3, the PostCalendar module contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the `categoriesUpdate` administrative
How urgent is CVE-2026-33914?
Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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