CVE-2022-2727
CWE-89Published: August 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Gym Management System. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /mygym/admin/login.php. The manipulation of the argument admin_email/admin_pass 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-205855.
Risk Analysis
A critical SQL injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Gym Management System login functionality. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate authentication parameters, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Public exploit information is available, but it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection, and check for updates from the vendor.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2727 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-2022-2727 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts