CVE-2023-4180
CWE-89Published: August 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /vm/login.php. The manipulation of the argument useremail/userpassword leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-236215.
Risk Analysis
Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection in login.php. Attackers can manipulate user credentials to gain unauthorized access, leading to a critical 9.8 severity.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable.
Use parameterized queries for all login inputs. No official patch is available.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-4180 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-2023-4180 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts