Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-27243 is an authenticated SQL injection issue in OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. A logged-in attacker could use the affected page to influence database queries, creating risk to sensitive records and data integrity. The provided sources do not show public active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a scheduled but prompt remediation item, especially for healthcare or clinical environments. It is not shown as actively exploited, but authenticated SQL injection can affect sensitive records and business trust if abused.
Technical view
The vulnerability affects listImmoLabels.jsp in OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. The immoService parameter is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection, classified as CWE-89. CVSS 3.0 is 6.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, 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 authenticated users can reach listImmoLabels.jsp. Internet exposure increases concern, but the sources do not identify broader affected versions.
Exploitation context
The source states exploitation requires an authenticated HTTP request. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source supports active exploitation. The issue is still important because healthcare systems may contain sensitive operational or patient-related data.
Researcher notes
The evidence identifies one affected version and parameter but does not provide patch details in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming adjacent versions are affected without vendor confirmation. Prioritize safe validation through version inventory, access review, log review, and code or configuration assessment.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 deployments.
- Check vendor or project guidance for fixed releases or official mitigations.
- Restrict access to authenticated application areas to trusted users and networks.
- Review database account privileges used by the application.
- Monitor application and database logs for unusual access to the affected page.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OpenClinic GA versions in production and staging.
- Confirm whether listImmoLabels.jsp is reachable by authenticated users.
- Review access controls for users who can reach the affected function.
- Check logs for unusual requests involving listImmoLabels.jsp or immoService.
- Verify remediation status against official vendor or project 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-2020-1208CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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