CVE-2006-2929

OpenEMR < 2.8.1 - Remote Code Execution via GLOBALS[fileroot] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-2929. PoCs published by Kacper.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in OpenEMR <= 2.8.1 by manipulating the `GLOBALS[fileroot]` parameter to include arbitrary remote scripts. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute remote code by injecting a malicious script path.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contrib/forms/evaluation/C_FormEvaluation.class.php in OpenEMR 2.8.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[fileroot] parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Kacper · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1886

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in OpenEMR <= 2.8.1 by manipulating the `GLOBALS[fileroot]` parameter to include arbitrary remote scripts. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute remote code by injecting a malicious script path.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: OpenEMR <= 2.8.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target OpenEMR instance · Remote script hosting location
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/20505
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1886
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26984
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2196

Scores

EPSS 0.0595
EPSS Percentile 92.3%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
openemr/openemr < 2.8.1
Published Jun 09, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026