Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A reported flaw in phpGurukul Hospital Management System 4.0 may let a remote attacker manipulate database queries through the doctor-name input. Successful abuse could expose or alter application data and disrupt service. The supplied sources do not identify a fixed release.
Executive priority
Treat this as an immediate verification and containment priority because the supplied rating indicates possible full database confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Confirm exposure quickly, restrict access where necessary, and obtain verified remediation guidance. Do not assume a patch exists based on the supplied evidence.
Technical view
CVE-2025-56212 is reported as CWE-89 SQL injection in add-doctor.php through the docname parameter. Its CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8, indicating network access, low complexity, no required privileges or interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No CPE or fixed version is supplied.
Likely exposure
Organizations running phpGurukul Hospital Management System 4.0 with add-doctor.php reachable are potentially exposed. Internet-accessible deployments warrant particular attention. Because the structured affected-product fields are unspecified and no CPEs are provided, asset matching requires manual confirmation.
Exploitation context
The supplied CVSS vector characterizes exploitation as remote, low-complexity, unauthenticated, and requiring no user interaction. However, the supplied data does not establish exploitation in the wild, and this CVE is not identified as being in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Researcher notes
The report identifies one parameter and endpoint but provides no CPE, detailed affected-build range, confirmed patch, or evidence of real-world exploitation. Researchers should verify the parameter-to-query data flow, endpoint authentication, and exact affected build in an authorized lab without targeting production systems.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and prioritize every deployment of Hospital Management System 4.0.
- Restrict add-doctor.php to trusted administrative networks while remediation is evaluated.
- Check the vendor or project repository for verified remediation guidance and a fixed release.
- Apply only a verified update or reviewed code correction after testing.
- Monitor the application and database for suspicious activity involving the affected endpoint.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed product version and whether add-doctor.php is present and reachable.
- Review authorization controls governing access to the affected endpoint.
- Inspect code for unsafe use of docname in database queries.
- Review web and database logs for unusual requests, errors, or query behavior.
- After remediation, perform authorized, non-destructive testing in a staging environment.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://doc.clickup.com/3897127/p/h/3pxt7-11896/20b47e0ff9d894dCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/hptcybersecurity/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2025-56212.mdCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.