CVE-2022-38488
CWE-89Published: December 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
logrocket-oauth2-example through 2020-05-27 allows SQL injection via the /auth/register username parameter.
Risk Analysis
The logrocket-oauth2-example application is vulnerable to SQL injection via the username parameter during registration. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or full system compromise.
No public exploit is known for this issue, and it is not tracked in the KEV database.
Apply input validation and use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection in the registration process.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-38488 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-38488 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts