CVE-2023-4444
CWE-89Published: August 21, 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\patient\edit-user.php. The manipulation of the argument id00/nic/oldemail/email/spec/Tele 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-237565 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the patient edit-user module. This critical flaw allows for remote database manipulation, necessitating immediate remediation.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade to a secure version or apply patches provided by the project maintainers.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-4444 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-2023-4444 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts