CVE-2022-2707
CWE-89Published: August 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Online Class and Exam Scheduling System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /pages/faculty_sched.php. The manipulation of the argument faculty with the input ' OR (SELECT 2078 FROM(SELECT COUNT(*),CONCAT(0x716a717071,(SELECT (ELT(2078=2078,1))),0x717a706a71,FLOOR(RAND(0)*2))x FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.PLUGINS GROUP BY x)a)-- uYCM leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205831.
Risk Analysis
The SourceCodester Online Class and Exam Scheduling System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection in the /pages/faculty_sched.php file. Attackers can manipulate the faculty argument to compromise the database.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade or apply patches provided by the vendor. Ensure all user-supplied data is validated and escaped before being used in SQL statements.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2707 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2707 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts