CVE-2026-5180 SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System ajax.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login endpoint to read or modify database contents in the Simple Doctors Appointment 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-2026-5180?
CVE-2026-5180 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System, published on 31 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=login2. This manipulation of the argument email causes sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5180?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5180?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5180 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-2026-5180 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5180 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6h8-cqg5-m2m9.