SQL Injection Vulnerability in Project Worlds Hospital Management System (PHP)
CVE-2026-8785

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Projectworlds

Status
Hospital-management-system-in-PHP
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-8785?

A vulnerability exists in the Project Worlds Hospital Management System in PHP, specifically within the getAllPatientDetail function of the update_info.php file. This flaw arises from improper handling of the appointment_no parameter, which can be manipulated to execute SQL injection attacks. Such attacks are possible remotely, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive patient information. Despite early notifications to the project maintainers regarding this issue, no resolution has been made public. This vulnerability may be exploited by attackers seeking to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

Affected Version(s)

hospital-management-system-in-php 1.0

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-2026-8785 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/364409
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/364409/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/812010
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

luther (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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