Is CVE-2022-2272 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2272 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2272 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2272 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2272?

CVE-2022-2272 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2272

CWE-89Published: August 3, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Sante PACS Server 3.0.4. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the login endpoint. When parsing the username element, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-17331.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Sante PACS Server is vulnerable to an authentication bypass via SQL injection in the login endpoint. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update Sante PACS Server to the latest version. Ensure that all inputs to the login process are properly validated and sanitized.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2272 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.

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