Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 has an authenticated SQL injection in the listImmoLabels.jsp page. A logged-in attacker could manipulate database queries through the immoComment parameter, potentially exposing or changing limited data. The issue is rated medium and is not listed as known exploited in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-exposed, shared-user, or patient-data environments. The login requirement lowers urgency compared with unauthenticated SQL injection, but healthcare database impact can still be material. If OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 is not present, no action is indicated beyond inventory confirmation.
Technical view
CVE-2020-27246 is CWE-89 SQL injection in OpenClinic GA 5.173.3. The vulnerable surface is the immoComment parameter on listImmoLabels.jsp, reachable by an authenticated HTTP request. CVSS 3.0 is 6.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, scope changed, 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. The sources do not identify other affected versions, deployment defaults, or whether public internet exposure is common.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says the bug is exploitable by an authenticated HTTP request. It does not provide evidence of active exploitation, and the CVE is not flagged in KEV. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed unless newer vendor or threat-intelligence sources say otherwise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Talos report reference in the bundle. Only OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 is named as affected. No patch details or exploit-in-the-wild evidence are provided, so avoid assuming affected version ranges, public exploit availability, or specific fixes.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any OpenClinic GA 5.173.3 deployments and owners.
- Check OpenClinic GA or vendor guidance for fixed versions or official mitigations.
- Restrict OpenClinic GA access to trusted networks and required users.
- Review database account privileges used by the application.
- Increase monitoring for unusual authenticated activity and database errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the deployed OpenClinic GA version against asset inventory.
- Verify whether authenticated users can reach listImmoLabels.jsp.
- Review application logs for suspicious requests involving immoComment.
- Check database audit logs for unusual reads or changes.
- Confirm remediation status against 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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