CVE-2025-5716 SourceCodester Open Source Clinic Management System login.php sql injection

Medium 6.9 Published 6 Jun 2025 Updated 9 Jun 2025

Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login page to access or modify database information 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-2025-5716?

CVE-2025-5716 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 classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Open Source Clinic Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /login.php. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5716?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nikhil-Bhalerao Open Source Clinic Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5716?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5716 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-2025-5716 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5716 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g585-fcqx-63qh.