CVE-2026-24849
Critical
Description
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 7.0.4, the `disposeDocument()` method in `EtherFaxActions.php` allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. Any authenticated user (regardless of privilege level) can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files. Version 7.0.4 patches the issue.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.9
Exploit probability—
ProductOpen-emr Openemr
PublishedFeb 25, 2026
First seenFeb 25, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Update
- open-emr openemr7.0.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| open-emr openemr | v < 7.0.4 | 7.0.4 |
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