CVE-2023-4179

Name: CVE-2023-4179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-06T08:15:09.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4179 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /vm/doctor/doctors.php?action=view. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /vm/doctor/doctors.php?action=view. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-236214 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mayurik	Free Hospital Management System For Small Practices	1.0

References

https://github.com/Yesec/Free-Hospital-Management-System-for-Small-Practices/blob/main/SQL%20Injection%20in%20doctors.php/vuln.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.236214Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.236214Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/Yesec/Free-Hospital-Management-System-for-Small-Practices/blob/main/SQL%20Injection%20in%20doctors.php/vuln.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.236214Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.236214Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4179?

How severe is CVE-2023-4179?

CVE-2023-4179 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4179?

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Source: NVD / NIST