Is CVE-2022-2679 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2679 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2679 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2679 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2679?

CVE-2022-2679 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2679

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Interview Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /viewReport.php. The manipulation of the argument id with the input (UPDATEXML(9729,CONCAT(0x2e,0x716b707071,(SELECT (ELT(9729=9729,1))),0x7162766a71),7319)) leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205667.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Interview Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the id parameter in viewReport.php. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries.

While the vulnerability is remotely exploitable, there is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to a patched version of the software or apply vendor-supplied security patches.

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-2022-2679 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.