CVE-2026-2059
SQL Injection in SourceCodester Medical Center Portal /emp_edit1.php
Publication date: 2026-02-06
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| bontrofftech | medical_center_portal_management_system | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-74 | The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. |
| CWE-89 | The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-2059 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability found in SourceCodester Medical Center Portal Management System version 1.0, specifically in the file /emp_edit1.php.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "The vulnerability occurs because the 'id' parameter is not properly validated or sanitized before being used in SQL queries. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code remotely without authentication."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this flaw can lead to unauthorized access to the database, enabling attackers to view, modify, or delete sensitive information.'}] [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized database access, data leakage, data tampering, and potential full system control by attackers.
- Exposure of sensitive information stored in the database.
- Modification or deletion of critical data, compromising data integrity.
- Potential disruption of services due to unauthorized actions.
- Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without any authentication, increasing the risk.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability can be detected by identifying the presence of the vulnerable file "/emp_edit1.php" in the SourceCodester Medical Center Portal Management System version 1.0 and testing the \'id\' parameter for SQL injection flaws.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'One method to find potentially vulnerable targets is using Google dorking with the query: inurl:emp_edit1.php'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "For active testing, tools like sqlmap can be used to test the 'id' parameter for SQL injection by sending crafted POST requests to /medic/pages/emp_edit1.php."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use Google dork: inurl:emp_edit1.php to find instances of the vulnerable page.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Run sqlmap against the URL with the vulnerable parameter, for example: sqlmap -u "http://target/medic/pages/emp_edit1.php" --data="id=1" --risk=3 --level=5'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Manually test by sending POST requests with manipulated 'id' values to observe SQL error messages or unexpected behavior."}] [2, 3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Immediate mitigation steps include implementing proper input validation and sanitization for the 'id' parameter in the /emp_edit1.php file to prevent SQL injection."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Use prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, which effectively prevents injection attacks.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Minimize database user permissions by avoiding the use of high-privilege accounts such as root or admin for routine database operations.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Conduct regular security audits and code reviews to detect and fix vulnerabilities promptly.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'If possible, replace the affected component or upgrade to a version without this vulnerability.'}] [1, 2, 3]