CVE-2023-5004
CWE-89Published: September 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Hospital management system version 378c157 allows to bypass authentication.
This is possible because the application is vulnerable to SQLI.
Risk Analysis
This Hospital Management System vulnerability allows for authentication bypass via SQL injection. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, this represents a critical risk to system integrity and confidentiality. No active exploitation has been observed.
No public exploit is currently known, though the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the Hospital Management System to the latest version. Ensure that all database interactions use parameterized queries to mitigate SQL injection risks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5004 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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-5004 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts