CVE-2023-4443 SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices edit-doc.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 21 Aug 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in edit-doc.php 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-2023-4443?

CVE-2023-4443 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices, published on 21 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 1.0/5.0.12. Affected is an unknown function of the file vm\doctor\edit-doc.php. The manipulation of the argument id00/nic/oldemail/email/spec/Tele leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-237564.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4443?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices Project Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4443?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4443 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-2023-4443 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4443 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fx57-9rp5-hqmv.