CVE-2025-5712 SourceCodester Open Source Clinic Management System appointment.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 6 Jun 2025 Updated 9 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in appointment.php to read or modify database records in the SourceCodester Clinic Management 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-2025-5712?

CVE-2025-5712 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Open Source Clinic Management System, published on 6 Jun 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Open Source Clinic Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /appointment.php. The manipulation of the argument patient leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5712?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nikhil-Bhalerao Open Source Clinic Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5712?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5712 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-2025-5712 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5712 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v8x2-mmvc-7287.