Open Dental — Vulnerabilities & Security Advisories 3

Open Dental serves as dental practice management software handling patient records, billing, and scheduling. Historically, it has faced vulnerabilities including remote code execution, cross-site scripting, and privilege escalation, often stemming from input validation flaws and misconfigurations. The software's web-based components and database integrations have created attack surfaces for unauthorized access and data breaches. While no major public incidents have been widely documented, the three recorded CVEs highlight ongoing security concerns in its architecture. Regular updates and proper hardening remain critical for protecting sensitive patient information stored within this healthcare IT system.