CVE-2023-1300
CWE-89Published: March 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester COVID 19 Testing Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file patient-report.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument searchdata leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-222661 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
The COVID 19 Testing Management System 1.0 is affected by a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its POST parameter handler. This flaw permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands, warranting a high urgency due to its 9.8 CVSS score.
There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Ensure all user-supplied input is properly sanitized and use prepared statements for all database interactions. Contact the vendor for any available security patches.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-1300 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-1300 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts