CVE-2026-16334
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SQL Injection in Hospital Management System 1.0

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-21

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was identified in itsourcecode Hospital Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /prescriptionorder.php. Such manipulation of the argument editid leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

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Published
2026-07-21
Last Modified
2026-07-21
Generated
2026-07-21
AI Q&A
2026-07-21
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16334
EUVD
EUVD-2026-46146

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Vendor Product Version / Range
itsourcecode hospital_management_system 1.0

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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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Executive Summary

This is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Hospital Management System 1.0. The flaw exists in the 'editid' parameter of the /prescriptionorder.php file, where user input is not properly sanitized before being used in SQL queries. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit this to inject malicious SQL code, potentially accessing or altering database contents without direct feedback.

Detection Guidance
  • Use sqlmap to test for SQL injection in the editid parameter of /prescriptionorder.php. Example command: sqlmap -u "http://target.com/prescriptionorder.php?editid=1" --batch --dbs
  • Check web server logs for suspicious requests targeting /prescriptionorder.php with unusual parameters or payloads.
  • Monitor database query logs for unexpected or malformed queries that may indicate injection attempts.
Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive patient data, modify or delete records, or disrupt system operations. Since it requires prior authentication, the risk is higher for insider threats or compromised accounts. The exploit could lead to data breaches, financial loss, or service downtime.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to violations of GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare privacy) by exposing protected health information (PHI). Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and mandatory breach notifications if exploited. Compliance requires immediate remediation and audits.

Mitigation Strategies
  • Implement prepared statements for all SQL queries to prevent injection attacks.
  • Apply strict input validation for the editid parameter to ensure only expected values are accepted.
  • Restrict database user permissions to limit potential damage from successful injections.
  • Conduct a security audit to identify and fix similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application.

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