How severe is CVE-2023-5587?

CVE-2023-5587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5587?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-5587 published?

CVE-2023-5587 was published on 2023-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5587

CVE-2023-5587 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Free Hospital Management System For Small Practices Project Free Hospital Management System For Small Practices with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Free Hospital Management System For Small Practices Project Free Hospital Management System For Small Practices
Published: 2023-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /vm/admin/doctors.php of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument search leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-242186 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5587?: A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Free Hospital Management System for Small Practices 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /vm/admin/doctors.php of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument search leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-242186 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-5587?: CVE-2023-5587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5587?: CVE-2023-5587 affects Free Hospital Management System For Small Practices Project Free Hospital Management System For Small Practices. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5587?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5587 published?: CVE-2023-5587 was published on 2023-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:free_hospital_management_system_for_small_practices_project:free_hospital_management_system_for_small_practices:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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