CVE-2025-4197 code-projects Patient Record Management System edit_xpatient.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 2 May 2025 Updated 2 May 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the edit_xpatient.php file to read or modify patient records.

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-2025-4197?

CVE-2025-4197 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Patient Record Management System, published on 2 May 2025. 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 code-projects Patient Record Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /edit_xpatient.php. The manipulation of the argument lastname leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-4197?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Patient Record Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-4197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-4197 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-2025-4197 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-4197 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8r5j-5vhh-wr82.