Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 has a SQL injection flaw in getAssets.jsp. A low-privileged user may be able to make the application expose or alter limited data through database query manipulation. The source bundle does not identify active exploitation or a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate application security issue. Prioritize remediation where OpenClinic supports clinical or sensitive operational data, especially if reachable beyond a tightly controlled internal network.
Technical view
CVE-2020-27237 is CWE-89 SQL injection affecting OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 in getAssets.jsp. The bundle references the code and nomenclature parameters, though wording is inconsistent. CVSS 3.0 is 6.4 with network access, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 where getAssets.jsp is reachable by application users. CVSS indicates low privileges are required; the description also contains conflicting wording about unauthenticated versus authenticated access.
Exploitation context
The source bundle and KEV flag do not support active exploitation. The issue is remotely reachable over the network but appears to require low-privileged access per CVSS. Public technical detail exists through the Talos report URL, increasing researcher and attacker awareness.
Researcher notes
The bundle contains ambiguity: it mentions unauthenticated SQL injection but also says an authenticated HTTP request triggers it, while CVSS uses PR:L. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitability without confirming the Talos report or vendor details.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 deployments.
- Check vendor or Talos guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Restrict OpenClinic access to trusted users and networks.
- Review database account permissions for least privilege.
- Monitor requests to getAssets.jsp for unusual parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OpenClinic versions in production and test environments.
- Confirm whether getAssets.jsp is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for getAssets.jsp requests involving code or nomenclature parameters.
- Check whether deployed builds differ from OpenClinic GA 5.173.3.
- Document whether vendor remediation has been applied.
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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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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.