CVE-2025-5716: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Open Source Clinic Management System 1

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-5716 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting open source clinic management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Open Source Clinic Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /login.php. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-89
Published	2025-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: nikhil-bhalerao

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-06 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nikhil-bhalerao open source clinic management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-source-clinic-management-system || rpm -q open-source-clinic-management-system || open-source-clinic-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison open-source-clinic-management-system sudo apt install open-source-clinic-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold open-source-clinic-management-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list open-source-clinic-management-system sudo dnf downgrade open-source-clinic-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add open-source-clinic-management-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5716?

open source clinic management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5716 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5716 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-2025-5716 affect?

CVE-2025-5716 affects open source clinic management system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Open Source Clinic Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /login.php. The manipulation of the argument email leads to sql injection. It is p

How urgent is CVE-2025-5716?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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