CVE-2022-23366

HMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via patientlogin.php

published January 21, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability lurks in HMS v1.0 through patientlogin.php! It's a perfect storm for those who cherish their data security! 💻 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner slips a secret ingredient into a dish without the chef knowing. This SQL injection lets attackers manipulate the database queries as if they were ordering whatever they like without limits! An attacker could potentially manipulate the database, accessing sensitive patient data or even altering it. This could lead to serious consequences, including data breaches or unauthorized access to confidential records, putting patient privacy at risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner slips a secret ingredient into a dish without the chef knowing. This SQL injection lets attackers manipulate the database queries as if they were ordering whatever they like without limits! This SQL injection vulnerability in HMS v1.0 allows attackers to insert arbitrary SQL code through the patientlogin.php page, bypassing normal validation checks and potentially exposing or altering sensitive data.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate the database, accessing sensitive patient data or even altering it. This could lead to serious consequences, including data breaches or unauthorized access to confidential records, putting patient privacy at risk. To protect your system, update to the latest version of HMS as soon as it becomes available. Additionally, implement prepared statements in your SQL queries to mitigate the risk of injection. Regularly audit your code for similar vulnerabilities as a best practice. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems like the hero you are! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06708 · 93.9th percentile
Published
2022-01-21T22:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JAN 22:08Z
    HMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via patientlogin.php
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