Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 has an authenticated SQL injection issue in a JSP page parameter. A logged-in attacker could potentially read or change limited database data through the application. The sources do not show active exploitation or a confirmed vendor fix.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate priority. Address within the normal vulnerability remediation SLA, faster if the application is internet-facing, contains sensitive records, or has many low-trust authenticated users.
Technical view
CVE-2020-27245 affects OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. The immoBuyer parameter in listImmoLabels.jsp is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection. CVSS 3.0 is 6.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 where authenticated users can reach listImmoLabels.jsp. Public internet exposure or broad user access would raise operational concern.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says exploitation requires an authenticated HTTP request. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not support claims of active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies one affected version and one vulnerable parameter. The bundle does not provide patch details, exploit telemetry, or broader version impact, so avoid expanding affected scope without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory OpenClinic GA deployments and confirm whether version 5.173.3 is present.
- Check official vendor and Talos guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.
- Restrict authenticated access to the affected application to trusted users and networks.
- Review database account privileges used by OpenClinic GA for least privilege.
- Increase monitoring for unusual authenticated requests to listImmoLabels.jsp.
Validation and detection
- Confirm application version from deployment records or application administration data.
- Determine whether authenticated users can access listImmoLabels.jsp.
- Review logs for suspicious requests involving listImmoLabels.jsp and immoBuyer.
- Run only authorized, non-destructive validation in a staging environment.
- Document whether compensating access controls are in place.
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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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