CVE-2026-10208
SQL Injection in Online Hospital Management System
Publication date: 2026-06-01
Last updated on: 2026-06-01
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| code-projects | online_hospital_management_system | 1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-10208 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability found in the Online Hospital Management System, specifically in the login_1.php file. The vulnerability occurs because the username parameter, received via HTTP POST, is directly concatenated into a SQL query without any sanitization or use of parameterized queries.
This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code into the username field, which can lead to bypassing authentication, logging in as any user including administrators, or extracting sensitive data from the database.
For example, an attacker could use a payload like ' OR '1'='1' LIMIT 1 -- - to bypass authentication and log in as the first user in the database, typically an admin.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to the system by bypassing authentication mechanisms.
- Attackers can log in as any user, including administrators, gaining full control over the system.
- Sensitive data stored in the database can be extracted or manipulated by attackers.
- Successful exploitation can lead to full credential compromise and administrative access.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the login functionality of the Online Hospital Management System for SQL injection flaws, specifically targeting the username parameter in the login_1.php file.
One common method is to attempt SQL injection payloads in the username field, such as: ' OR '1'='1' LIMIT 1 -- - to see if authentication can be bypassed.
You can use tools like curl or sqlmap to automate detection. For example, using curl to test the login POST request with a malicious username payload:
- curl -X POST -d "Username=' OR '1'='1' LIMIT 1 -- -&Password=anything" http://target/login_1.php
Alternatively, sqlmap can be used to test the parameter for SQL injection:
- sqlmap -u "http://target/login_1.php" --data="Username=admin&Password=pass" -p Username --batch
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent direct concatenation of user input into SQL queries.
- Apply strict input validation and sanitization on the username parameter.
- Securely store passwords using strong hashing algorithms instead of plain text.
- Apply rate limiting on login attempts to reduce the risk of automated attacks.
- Disable detailed error messages that could reveal database or query information.
- Follow the principle of least privilege for the database user account used by the application.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The SQL injection vulnerability in the Online Hospital Management System allows attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive data, including potentially personal and health-related information stored in the database.
Such unauthorized access and data compromise can lead to violations of common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate the protection of personal and health information against unauthorized access and breaches.
Failure to remediate this vulnerability could result in non-compliance due to inadequate data security controls, exposing the organization to legal and regulatory penalties.