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CVE-2018-9250: interface\super\edit_list.php in OpenEMR before v5_0_1_1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbit...

interface\super\edit_list.php in OpenEMR before v5_0_1_1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newlistname parameter.

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Plain-English summary

OpenEMR versions before v5_0_1_1 contain an authenticated SQL injection issue. A logged-in remote user could submit crafted input to a list-management parameter and cause the application to run arbitrary SQL, potentially affecting sensitive clinical or operational data.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority remediation for any active OpenEMR system, especially where patient or regulated data is stored. It is not documented as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but arbitrary SQL execution by an authenticated remote user creates material business risk.

Technical view

CVE-2018-9250 affects interface/super/edit_list.php in OpenEMR before v5_0_1_1. The reported vulnerable input is the newlistname parameter, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands. The source bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE, or detailed role constraints.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in OpenEMR deployments older than v5_0_1_1 where authenticated users can reach interface/super/edit_list.php. The sources do not define which user roles are sufficient, so assume any reachable authenticated path deserves review until verified.

Exploitation context

The CVE record does not indicate CISA KEV listing, and the supplied sources do not claim active exploitation. Exploitation requires authentication, but the impact is serious because arbitrary SQL can threaten confidentiality, integrity, and availability of application data.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise: the public record identifies the vulnerable file, parameter, affected version boundary, and upstream PR/commit. Missing details include CVSS, CWE, exact privilege requirements, exploit prevalence, and operational indicators. Validation should focus on version, code provenance, reachability, and logs.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade OpenEMR to v5_0_1_1 or later.
  • Confirm the referenced upstream fix is present in deployed code.
  • Limit authenticated access to administrative list-management functions.
  • Review vendor guidance before applying any custom workaround.
  • Audit database and application activity for suspicious list changes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all OpenEMR deployments and record exact versions.
  • Verify whether interface/super/edit_list.php is reachable after login.
  • Check whether deployed code includes commit 2a5dd0601e1f616251006d7471997ecd7aaf9651.
  • Review logs for unusual edit_list.php activity or database errors.
  • Confirm remediation in a test environment before production rollout.
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