Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 has an authenticated SQL injection in getAssets.jsp. A logged-in attacker could manipulate the supplierUID parameter to affect database queries, potentially exposing or changing limited data. The supplied data does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is authenticated and not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but SQL injection can expose or alter sensitive clinical or operational records if a valid account is misused or compromised.
Technical view
CVE-2020-27233 is CWE-89 in the getAssets.jsp supplierUID parameter. CVSS v3.0 is 6.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. The only affected version named is OpenClinic GA 5.173.3.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 with authenticated web access to the application. The supplied sources do not identify other affected versions, managed services, or deployment-specific prerequisites beyond authenticated HTTP access.
Exploitation context
Exploitation requires an authenticated HTTP request. The bundle does not provide exploit-status evidence, and KEV is false, so active exploitation should not be asserted. SQL injection can still matter operationally because application users or compromised accounts may reach vulnerable database-backed functionality.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: affected product, version, endpoint, parameter, authentication requirement, CWE, CVSS, and Talos reference. The supplied bundle does not include patch version, detailed vulnerable code, exploit maturity, or broader version range. Avoid expanding impact claims beyond OpenClinic GA 5.173.3.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and prioritize any OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 deployments.
- Check OpenClinic and Cisco Talos guidance for vendor-confirmed fixes or workarounds.
- Restrict application access to trusted users and networks where feasible.
- Review account hygiene and remove unnecessary OpenClinic user access.
- Monitor application and database logs for suspicious getAssets.jsp activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the deployed OpenClinic GA version from asset inventory or host inspection.
- Check whether getAssets.jsp is reachable by authenticated users.
- Review logs for unusual requests involving the supplierUID parameter.
- Verify whether vendor guidance has been applied to affected systems.
- Document exposed instances and compensating access controls.
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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-2020-1207CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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