Is CVE-2022-2803 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2803 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2803 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2803 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2803?

CVE-2022-2803 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2803

CWE-89Published: August 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Zoo Management System and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /pages/animals.php. The manipulation of the argument class_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-206249 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Zoo Management System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the class_id parameter in animals.php. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, endangering data integrity.

The exploit has been disclosed publicly, but it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply patches provided by the vendor or use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.

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-2022-2803 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.