CVE-2023-1059 SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System Parameter doctors.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Feb 2023 Updated 17 May 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the doctors.php parameter to read or modify database contents in the Doctors Appointment System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-1059?

CVE-2023-1059 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System, published on 27 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/doctors.php of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument search/id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1059?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Doctors Appointment System Project Doctors Appointment System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1059?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1059 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2023-1059 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1059 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hg47-49fq-q324.