HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-2722
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2722

CWE-89Published: August 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file manage_course.php. The manipulation of the argument id 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-205835.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the manage_course.php file of the SourceCodester Simple Student Information System. An attacker can manipulate the id argument to compromise the database, leading to a critical risk rating.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of the software if available. Implement strict input validation to prevent unauthorized SQL queries.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2722 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

simple student information system
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-2722
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 9, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-2722 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.