CVE-2023-6402 PHPGurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System add-phlebotomist.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 30 Nov 2023 Updated 29 May 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the add-phlebotomist.php file 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-2023-6402?

CVE-2023-6402 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PHPGurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System, published on 30 Nov 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 PHPGurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file add-phlebotomist.php. The manipulation of the argument empid 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-246423.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6402?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Nipah Virus Testing Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6402?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6402 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-2023-6402 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6402 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m2v8-gq8g-4wpj.