CVE-2023-40275
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 19, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in OpenClinic GA 5.247.01. It allows retrieval of patient lists via queries such as findFirstname= to _common/search/searchByAjax/patientslistShow.jsp.
Risk Analysis
A vulnerability in OpenClinic GA allows unauthorized retrieval of patient lists via specific web queries. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to harvest sensitive patient information remotely.
No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply available security patches or updates for OpenClinic GA to restrict unauthorized access to patient data endpoints.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-40275 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-40275 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts