CVE-2026-40076 | OpenMRS up to 2.7.8/2.8.5 REST Endpoint module WebModuleUtil.startModule path traversal
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in OpenMRS up to 2.7.8/2.8.5. Impacted is the function WebModuleUtil.startModule of the file /openmrs/ws/rest/v1/module of the component REST Endpoint. Such manipulation leads to path traversal.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-40076. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.