Is CVE-2022-2676 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2676 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2676 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2676 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2676?

CVE-2022-2676 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2676

CWE-89Published: August 5, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Electronic Medical Records System and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument user_email leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205664.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Electronic Medical Records System contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its POST request handler. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the user_email argument to compromise the system.

There is no known public exploit, though the flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Ensure the application is updated to the latest version and implement strict input validation on all user-supplied data.

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-2022-2676 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.