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Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-1059 is an SQL injection issue in SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System 1.0. A remote authenticated user may manipulate admin doctor search or ID parameters and affect database confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Public exploit material is referenced, but the supplied sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle as a near-term remediation item where the product is used with sensitive appointment or patient data. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but public disclosure and database impact make unmanaged exposure unacceptable.
Technical view
The issue affects the Parameter Handler in /admin/doctors.php. Manipulation of the search/id argument can lead to SQL injection. CVSS v2 is 6.5 with AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P, indicating network reachability, low attack complexity, required authentication, and partial CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System 1.0, especially where the admin interface is reachable. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, so risk rises with weak admin access controls or compromised accounts.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability can be initiated remotely and public exploit material is listed in the sources. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat this as plausible public-risk exposure, not proven in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports SQL injection in an admin doctors.php parameter handler, but the bundle does not identify patched versions, affected forks, or vendor remediation details. Avoid assuming broader SourceCodester products are affected without separate evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Check SourceCodester or project guidance for a fixed release or official patch.
- Restrict access to the admin interface to trusted users and networks.
- Review /admin/doctors.php parameter handling before redeploying any self-maintained fork.
- Prioritize remediation if patient, appointment, or account data is stored in the database.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System version 1.0.
- Confirm whether /admin/doctors.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access logs for unexpected requests to doctors.php using search or id parameters.
- Verify admin authentication, authorization, and account hygiene around the affected interface.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-221824 | SourceCodester Doctors Appointment System Parameter doctors.php sql injectionCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-221824 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #95222 | Sql injection exists for search parameter of edoc doctor appointment systemCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/E1CHO/cve_hub/blob/main/edoc%20doctor%20appointment%20system/edoc%20doctor%20appointment%20system%20vlun3.pdfCVE reference · exploit
- https://www.sourcecodester.com/CVE reference · product
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