Is CVE-2022-25228 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25228 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25228 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-25228 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25228?

CVE-2022-25228 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2022-25228

CWE-89Published: August 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CandidATS Version 3.0.0 Beta allows an authenticated user to inject SQL queries in '/index.php?m=settings&a=show' via the 'userID' parameter, in '/index.php?m=candidates&a=show' via the 'candidateID', in '/index.php?m=joborders&a=show' via the 'jobOrderID' and '/index.php?m=companies&a=show' via the 'companyID' parameter

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-25228 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low 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), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

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