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CVE-2018-10573: interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended...

interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via the scan parameter.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-10573 is an access-control issue in OpenEMR before 5.0.1. An already authenticated remote user could bypass intended restrictions in the fax dispatch area through the scan parameter. The public record does not provide CVSS, affected CPEs, or confirmed exploitation evidence, so urgency depends on whether older OpenEMR fax functionality is still deployed.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted remediation item for healthcare systems running legacy OpenEMR. It is not supported here as actively exploited, but authenticated access bypass in an EHR-adjacent fax workflow can expose sensitive operational or patient data if older versions remain online.

Technical view

The CVE identifies interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php in OpenEMR before 5.0.1 as allowing remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via the scan parameter. Public references point to OpenEMR issue, pull request, commit, and 5.0.1 release materials. The source bundle does not include a CWE, CVSS vector, or detailed impact statement.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in OpenEMR instances older than 5.0.1, especially where authenticated users can access fax-related workflows. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure from installed version, code path presence, and enabled fax functionality.

Exploitation context

The CVE describes remote authenticated abuse, not unauthenticated compromise. CISA KEV status is false in the source bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation. Public issue, pull request, and commit references may help defenders understand the flaw without assuming observed attacks.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and OpenEMR public references. The vulnerability scope is specific to fax_dispatch.php and the scan parameter, with authentication required. Avoid extrapolating to all OpenEMR modules or unauthenticated attack paths without additional vendor or code evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade OpenEMR instances before 5.0.1 to 5.0.1 or later per vendor guidance.
  • Review the referenced OpenEMR commit and pull request for the access-control change.
  • Restrict OpenEMR access to trusted networks and authenticated clinical users only.
  • Audit fax module permissions for least-privilege access.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for any additional remediation guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory OpenEMR versions across production, staging, and legacy systems.
  • Check whether interface/fax/fax_dispatch.php exists in deployed code.
  • Confirm fax workflows are enabled and reachable by authenticated users.
  • Review user roles allowed to access fax dispatch functions.
  • Verify the referenced fix is present after upgrade or patching.
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