CVE-2023-1253 SourceCodester Health Center Patient Record Management System login.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published 7 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login form to bypass authentication and access sensitive patient records.

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

What is CVE-2023-1253?

CVE-2023-1253 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Health Center Patient Record Management System, published on 7 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Health Center Patient Record Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222483.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1253?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Health Center Patient Record Management System Project Health Center Patient Record Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1253?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1253 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-2023-1253 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1253 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9xwg-758x-3v5g.