CVE-2023-4179 SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 6 Aug 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the doctor view page to read or modify database contents in the hospital management 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-2023-4179?

CVE-2023-4179 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices, published on 6 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /vm/doctor/doctors.php?action=view. The manipulation of the argument id 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-236214 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4179 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-2023-4179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xm6r-7vj6-hr5j.