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CVE-2018-1000218: OpenEMR version v5_0_1_4 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in The 'file' parameter in lin...

OpenEMR version v5_0_1_4 contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in The 'file' parameter in line #43 of interface/fax/fax_view.php that can result in The vulnerability could allow remote authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.. This attack appear to be exploitable via The victim must visit on a specially crafted URL..

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Plain-English summary

This CVE describes a cross-site scripting flaw in OpenEMR v5_0_1_4. An authenticated attacker could cause a user to open a crafted link and run attacker-controlled script in that user’s browser session. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or a named fixed version.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority legacy OpenEMR exposure check. The main business concern is browser-session abuse against authenticated users, not unauthenticated server takeover based on the available evidence.

Technical view

The issue is reported in interface/fax/fax_view.php at line 43, where the file parameter is vulnerable to injected script or HTML. The attack requires authentication and victim interaction through a specially crafted URL. Public sources identify OpenEMR v5_0_1_4, but affected-version metadata is otherwise incomplete.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running OpenEMR v5_0_1_4 with authenticated access to the fax viewing interface. Internet-facing healthcare deployments or shared clinical workstations would carry higher practical risk.

Exploitation context

The CVE record does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The described path requires an authenticated attacker and a victim visiting a crafted URL, which fits targeted phishing or internal misuse scenarios.

Researcher notes

Evidence is thin: no CVSS vector, CWE, patch reference, or exploitation confirmation is included. Preserve the authenticated and user-interaction prerequisites when scoring locally, and avoid expanding scope beyond OpenEMR v5_0_1_4 without additional vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Check OpenEMR vendor guidance and the linked issue for fixed-version information.
  • Upgrade affected OpenEMR deployments if vendor guidance identifies a corrected release.
  • Restrict OpenEMR access to trusted users and networks while assessing exposure.
  • Warn users not to open unsolicited OpenEMR links from untrusted sources.
  • Review compensating controls for session security and browser-side script execution risk.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory OpenEMR deployments and confirm whether v5_0_1_4 is present.
  • Check whether interface/fax/fax_view.php exists in deployed instances.
  • Review local code handling of the file parameter against vendor guidance.
  • Confirm the fax viewing interface requires authentication in your environment.
  • Review access logs for unusual authenticated requests to fax_view.php.
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Confidence
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Sources
4

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