CVE-2024-8080

Summary

CVE-2024-8080 is a critical vulnerability identified in the SourceCodester Online Health Care System version 1.0, specifically affecting the search.php file due to improper handling of the f_name argument, leading to SQL injection. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries potentially compromising sensitive data. The attack requires low privileges and does not necessitate user interaction, making it more accessible for exploitation. To remediate this issue, organizations should implement input validation and sanitization measures for user inputs in the affected application. Given its medium severity score of 6.3, if left unaddressed, this vulnerability poses a risk to confidentiality and integrity within an organization’s database systems.

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