CVE-2025-69942 in Hospital Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/30/2026
kishan0725 Hospital Management System 4.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in /hms/doctor/view-patient.php?viewid=1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2026
The kishan0725 Hospital Management System version 4.0 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability within its doctor module that directly impacts patient data retrieval functionality. This vulnerability exists in the view-patient.php script where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The specific attack vector occurs through the viewid parameter which is passed via the url query string and subsequently used without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms in the backend sql operations.
The technical flaw manifests as improper input sanitization where the application directly incorporates the viewid parameter from the http request into a sql query structure. This creates an environment where malicious actors can inject arbitrary sql commands through crafted input values, potentially allowing full database access and manipulation capabilities. The vulnerability follows common patterns described in cwe-89 sql injection classification, where insufficient input validation enables attackers to manipulate database queries through user-supplied data. When the viewid parameter is processed, it bypasses all security controls and directly feeds into sql execution contexts, making the system susceptible to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure as it provides potential attackers with comprehensive access to patient medical records, personal information, and administrative details stored within the hospital management database. Attackers could exploit this flaw to extract sensitive health information, modify patient records, or even escalate privileges within the system. This represents a significant breach of patient privacy and healthcare data protection standards, potentially violating regulations such as hipaa and gdpr depending on the geographical jurisdiction of the affected organization. The vulnerability affects all users who can access the doctor module and view patient information, creating a broad attack surface that could compromise multiple patient records simultaneously.
Mitigation strategies should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks from occurring in the first place. The application must utilize prepared statements with bound parameters instead of direct string concatenation for database operations. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input sanitization measures can provide additional layers of protection against such attacks. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire codebase. Organizations should also ensure proper access controls and privilege management to limit exposure even if sql injection vulnerabilities are present, following principles outlined in the mitre attack framework where initial access through sql injection can lead to further lateral movement within systems.