CVE-2023-1062 SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System Parameter add-new.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 27 Feb 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the email parameter of the admin add-new page to read or modify database contents.

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-2023-1062?

CVE-2023-1062 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, was found in SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/add-new.php of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-221826 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1062?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Doctors Appointment System Project Doctors Appointment System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1062?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1062 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-2023-1062 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1062 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2m8w-xj74-wv7h.