Is CVE-2022-2770 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2770 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2770 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2770 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2770?

CVE-2022-2770 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2770

CWE-89Published: August 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Simple Online Book Store System. Affected is an unknown function of the file /obs/book.php. The manipulation of the argument bookisbn leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. VDB-206166 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The SourceCodester Simple Online Book Store System contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability. Remote attackers can exploit this via the bookisbn argument to access or modify data.

This is a remotely exploitable flaw with no known public exploit or CISA KEV entry.

Recommended Action

Update the Simple Online Book Store System to the latest patched version.

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-2022-2770 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.