Is CVE-2019-8422 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-8422 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-8422 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-8422 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8422?

CVE-2019-8422 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-8422

CWE-89Published: February 17, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in PbootCMS v1.3.2 via the description parameter in apps\admin\controller\content\ContentController.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-8422 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.