CVE-2024-42562

Pharmacy Management System commit a2efc8 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the invoice_number parameter at preview.php

Critical · published August 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty SQL injection lurks in the Pharmacy Management System's invoice_number parameter, ready to unleash chaos via preview.php! 🔥 Think of it as an unsuspecting pharmacy worker allowing a delivery driver to drop off packages without verifying the contents — with one false move, dangerous data can flood in unnoticed! 📦 An attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially exposing sensitive patient data, manipulating records, or even wiping the entire database clean. This is absolutely devastating, making it a prime target for bad actors eager to exploit vulnerabilities in critical healthcare systems.

Put simply

Think of it as an unsuspecting pharmacy worker allowing a delivery driver to drop off packages without verifying the contents — with one false move, dangerous data can flood in unnoticed! 📦 This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the database query made through the invoice_number parameter in preview.php, enabling unauthorized access and data manipulation.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially exposing sensitive patient data, manipulating records, or even wiping the entire database clean. This is absolutely devastating, making it a prime target for bad actors eager to exploit vulnerabilities in critical healthcare systems. Patch your Pharmacy Management System to version 1.2.3 immediately, which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure all input parameters are properly sanitized and use prepared statements to prevent SQL injections in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll safeguard sensitive patient information and keep your system secure. 🛡️

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
0.00587 · 47.4th percentile
Published
2024-08-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 00:00Z
    Pharmacy Management System commit a2efc8 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the invoice_number parameter at preview.php
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