CVE-2023-31519

Pharmacy Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the email parameter at login_core.php

Critical · published May 16, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single email parameter is all it takes for an attacker to launch a SQL injection in Pharmacy Management System v1.0! This critical vulnerability opens the door to devastating data breaches. 🔥 Think of the SQL injection like a sneaky intruder slipping a forged ID through a security checkpoint — once they're in, they can access all areas and wreak havoc. It's a huge risk for sensitive pharmacy data! An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate database queries, potentially gaining access to confidential patient records, altering prescriptions, or even wiping out vital data. The consequences could lead to financial loss and a catastrophic breach of trust in the pharmacy's security practices!

Put simply

Think of the SQL injection like a sneaky intruder slipping a forged ID through a security checkpoint — once they're in, they can access all areas and wreak havoc. It's a huge risk for sensitive pharmacy data! This SQL injection vulnerability exists in the login_core.php file, allowing attackers to craft malicious inputs through the email parameter, bypassing normal authentication processes and accessing the database directly.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to manipulate database queries, potentially gaining access to confidential patient records, altering prescriptions, or even wiping out vital data. The consequences could lead to financial loss and a catastrophic breach of trust in the pharmacy's security practices! Update to the latest version of Pharmacy Management System that patches this vulnerability. In the meantime, implement prepared statements and input validation to secure the database against malicious queries. Regularly review and audit code for such vulnerabilities! This is fixable! Follow these steps, and you'll solidify your defenses in no time. You've got this! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00850 · 57.7th percentile
Published
2023-05-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 00:00Z
    Pharmacy Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the email parameter at login_core.php
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