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Dental Software Maker Fixes Bug After Patients Records Exposed Through Vulnerability
Technology
Published on 30 April 2026
A patient found it, but reporting was hard
A dental practice software maker has patched a security bug that exposed patients’ medical records. While the vulnerability is now fixed, the patient who discovered the issue says escalating the problem wasn’t straightforward—highlighting how difficult responsible disclosure can be for everyday users and how quickly data risks can surface.
- The software maker says the security bug has been fixed
- Patients’ medical records were exposed by the vulnerability
- The discoverer struggled to alert the company effectively
- The case raises questions about responsible disclosure pathways
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