Is CVE-2022-2298 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2298 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2298 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2298 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2298?

CVE-2022-2298 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2298

CWE-89Published: July 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System 2.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /pms/index.php of the component Login Page. The manipulation of the argument user_name with the input admin' or '1'='1 leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System 2.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the login page. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and the availability of a public exploit makes it an urgent concern.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed to the public, though the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should discontinue use of the vulnerable software or apply vendor-supplied patches if available, as the system is currently exposed to remote exploitation.

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-2022-2298 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.