Is CVE-2023-4441 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4441 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4441 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-4441 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4441?

CVE-2023-4441 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-4441

CWE-89Published: August 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /patient/appointment.php. The manipulation of the argument sheduledate leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. VDB-237562 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0 due to improper input sanitization in the appointment.php file. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary database commands. It is considered highly urgent due to the ease of remote exploitation.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently tracked in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should restrict access to the application and monitor for unauthorized database activity. As this is a legacy or third-party project, check for vendor updates or consider replacing the software.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-4441 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.