Is CVE-2022-2771 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2771 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2771 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2771 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2771?

CVE-2022-2771 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2771

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Simple Online Book Store System and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /obs/bookPerPub.php. The manipulation of the argument bookisbn leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-206167.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical SQL injection flaw in the SourceCodester Simple Online Book Store System allows for remote database manipulation. The vulnerability is triggered via the bookisbn argument.

The flaw is remotely exploitable, but no public exploit is known and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for the Simple Online Book Store System.

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-2022-2771 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.