SQL Injection Vulnerability in SourceCodesters Clinics Patient Management System
CVE-2024-8565

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodesters
Status
Clinics Patient Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Clinics Patient Management System, specifically in version 2.0. The flaw resides in the processing of parameters in the /print_diseases.php file, allowing for SQL injection attacks through the manipulation of the 'disease/from/to' arguments. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, putting any system utilizing this software at risk. If successfully exploited, attackers could gain unauthorized access to the database, retrieve sensitive information, or manipulate data, leading to severe security ramifications. Immediate action is advised to patch affected systems and review security measures.

Affected Version(s)

Clinics Patient Management System 2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-8565 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.276785
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276785
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.402425
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

guru (VulDB User)
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