CVE-2023-4219 SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System login.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published 8 Aug 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in login.php to access or modify database data in the Doctors Appointment System.

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-2023-4219?

CVE-2023-4219 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System, published on 8 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument useremail leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-236365 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4219?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Doctors Appointment System Project Doctors Appointment System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4219?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4219 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-2023-4219 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4219 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mgc-cxjr-96vp.