CVE-2023-5053
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
The Hospital Management System is vulnerable to SQL injection, which allows an attacker to bypass authentication. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of unauthorized access to sensitive system data. There is no evidence of active exploitation.
No public exploit is currently known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply the latest security patches for the Hospital Management System. Implement robust authentication controls and sanitize all inputs to prevent SQL injection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5053 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-2023-5053 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts