CVE-2022-2744
CWE-434Published: August 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Gym Management System. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/add_exercises.php of the component Background Management. The manipulation of the argument exer_img leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-206012.
Risk Analysis
An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in the Gym Management System's background management component. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to upload malicious files to the server.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Restrict file upload functionality and validate file types to prevent the execution of unauthorized scripts.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2744 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2744 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts