Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 has a SQL injection flaw in an asset lookup page. A user with access to the application may be able to influence database queries through the serialnumber parameter, risking limited data disclosure or modification. The supplied sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate remediation item. It is not known exploited from the supplied sources, but SQL injection in a healthcare application can create data integrity and confidentiality risk, especially if exposed beyond trusted networks.
Technical view
CVE-2020-27241 is CWE-89 SQL injection in getAssets.jsp, affecting OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.4 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 is deployed and authenticated users can access getAssets.jsp. Public internet exposure increases urgency, but the supplied data does not prove broad deployment or unauthenticated exploitability.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. The CVSS vector requires low privileges, and the description references an authenticated HTTP request despite also using the word unauthenticated. Treat authentication requirements as needing confirmation from vendor or Talos details.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 and the serialnumber parameter in getAssets.jsp. Patch information is not included. The authentication language is inconsistent, so validation should confirm real access requirements before assigning exposure scope.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory OpenClinic deployments and identify any running GA 5.173.3.
- Check OpenClinic or vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Restrict access to OpenClinic and getAssets.jsp to trusted users and networks.
- Review database and web logs for suspicious asset lookup activity.
- Prioritize upgrade or remediation where OpenClinic is internet-accessible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed OpenClinic version on each environment.
- Verify whether getAssets.jsp is reachable by authenticated users.
- Review application code or vendor notes for serialnumber query handling.
- Use approved, non-destructive testing to confirm remediation.
- Check monitoring for unexpected database errors from asset lookups.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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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.