HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-2812
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2812

CWE-89Published: August 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Guest Management System. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument username/pass leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-206398 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Guest Management System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the username and password fields in index.php. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, posing a severe risk to data confidentiality and integrity.

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

Recommended Action

Apply patches provided by the vendor or implement input sanitization for all authentication parameters.

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-2022-2812 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

guest management system
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

https://s1.ax1x.com/2022/08/13/vtDVYD.pngExploit · Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.206398Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://s1.ax1x.com/2022/08/13/vtDVYD.pngExploit · Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.206398Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-2812
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 15, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-2812 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.