PatchTheCVECVE-2026-33915: OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application
CVE-2026-33915 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) 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, 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 A
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 85%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| 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-2026-33915?
openemr: upgrade to 8.0.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-33915 being exploited?
CVE-2026-33915 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-2026-33915 affect?
CVE-2026-33915 affects openemr. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). 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
How urgent is CVE-2026-33915?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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