Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 has an authenticated SQL injection flaw in quickFile.jsp. A signed-in attacker could manipulate database queries through a crafted web request, potentially exposing or changing limited data. The source bundle does not show public exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority healthcare application risk. It needs timely remediation if OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 is deployed, especially on internet-facing systems, but the source bundle does not support emergency treatment based on active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2020-27226 is CWE-89 SQL injection in OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 quickFile.jsp. CVSS 3.0 is 6.4, network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 where authenticated users can reach quickFile.jsp. Internet-facing clinical systems or broadly provisioned user accounts raise practical risk.
Exploitation context
The bundle states exploitation requires an authenticated HTTP request. KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation, public weaponization, or exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow but specific: Talos reports exploitable SQL injection in quickFile.jsp for OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. The bundle lacks CPEs, a fixed version, exploit telemetry, and operational mitigation details, so validation should focus on version presence, route exposure, and vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 deployments.
- Check OpenClinic or maintainer guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Restrict application access to trusted authenticated users while remediation is assessed.
- Review account provisioning and remove unnecessary OpenClinic access.
- Monitor quickFile.jsp and database activity for suspicious authenticated use.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OpenClinic assets and confirm exact product version.
- Verify whether quickFile.jsp is present and reachable after login.
- Review application logs for unusual authenticated requests to quickFile.jsp.
- Review database logs for anomalous queries tied to OpenClinic sessions.
- Confirm remediation status against vendor or maintainer guidance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1202CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.