CVE-2023-0979: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in MedData

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0979?

meddatapacs: upgrade to 2022-03-03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0979 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0979 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-0979 affect?

CVE-2023-0979 affects meddatapacs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in MedData MedDataPACS allows SQL Injection. This issue affects MedDataPACS : before 2023-03-03.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0979?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-0979 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting meddatapacs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in MedData MedDataPACS allows SQL Injection. This issue affects MedDataPACS : before 2023-03-03.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey · Vendor: meddatapacs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-06 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

meddatapacs meddatapacs UPGRADE

Affected: < 2022-03-03

Fixed in: 2022-03-03

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy meddatapacs || rpm -q meddatapacs || meddatapacs --version

2. UPGRADE to 2022-03-03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade meddatapacs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade meddatapacs

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0979?

meddatapacs: upgrade to 2022-03-03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0979 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0979 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0979 affect?

CVE-2023-0979 affects meddatapacs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in MedData MedDataPACS allows SQL Injection. This issue affects MedDataPACS : before 2023-03-03.

How urgent is CVE-2023-0979?

Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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