CVE-2025-56215 identifies a medium-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in the phpGurukul Hospital Management System version 4.0, specifically in the contact.php script via the 'pagetitle' parameter. SQL Injection (CWE-89) vulnerabilities occur when user-supplied input is improperly sanitized and directly embedded into SQL queries, allowing an attacker to manipulate the database query logic. In this case, the 'pagetitle' parameter is vulnerable, meaning an attacker can craft malicious input to alter the intended SQL commands executed by the application. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network (AV:N), requires no privileges (PR:N), and no user interaction (UI:N), making it relatively easy to exploit. The CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity) reflects that the impact is limited to partial confidentiality and integrity loss without affecting availability. Exploiting this flaw could allow an attacker to read sensitive data from the hospital management system's database or modify data records, potentially exposing patient information or corrupting medical records. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time, and no patches have been published yet. The vulnerability was reserved and published in August 2025, indicating it is a recent discovery. Given the critical nature of hospital management systems in handling sensitive health data and operational workflows, this vulnerability poses a significant risk if left unmitigated.

For European organizations, particularly healthcare providers using phpGurukul Hospital Management System 4.0, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of patient health information, violating GDPR requirements and resulting in legal and financial penalties. Integrity compromise could disrupt patient records, leading to potential misdiagnosis or treatment errors. The lack of required authentication and user interaction increases the risk of automated exploitation attempts, potentially enabling attackers to harvest sensitive data or manipulate records remotely. This could undermine trust in healthcare institutions and disrupt critical healthcare services. Additionally, healthcare is a high-value target sector in Europe, often targeted by cybercriminals and nation-state actors, increasing the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The absence of patches means organizations must rely on compensating controls until official fixes are available.

1. Immediate implementation of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the 'pagetitle' parameter in contact.php. 2. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all user inputs, especially the 'pagetitle' parameter, using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. 3. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum necessary to limit the impact of a successful injection. 4. Monitor application logs for unusual query patterns or errors indicative of injection attempts. 5. Isolate the hospital management system network segment and restrict external access to reduce exposure. 6. Engage with phpGurukul vendors or community to obtain patches or updates as soon as they become available. 7. Perform regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on injection vulnerabilities. 8. Educate development and IT teams on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases.