CVE-2026-5179: SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System · SQL Injection
Affects SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodesterSimple Doctors Appointment System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to implement input validation and sanitization on the Username parameter to prevent SQL injection. Additionally, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules to mitigate exploitation attempts. Monitor for any vendor updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-5179 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /admin/login.php file where the Username parameter can be manipulated to perform SQL injection. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially execute unauthorized SQL commands. The exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor at this time.