CVE-2023-1061 SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System edit-doc.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Feb 2023 Updated 17 May 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in edit-doc.php to read or modify database records 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-2023-1061?

CVE-2023-1061 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, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/edit-doc.php. The manipulation of the argument email/oldmail leads to sql injection. The attack may 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-2023-1061?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Doctors Appointment System Project Doctors Appointment System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1061?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1061 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-2023-1061 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1061 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5mv8-rhrv-42gh.