Is CVE-2022-40120 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40120 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40120 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40120 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40120?

CVE-2022-40120 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40120

CWE-89Published: September 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Online Banking System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the search_term parameter at /net-banking/customer_transactions.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Online Banking System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via the search_term parameter in customer_transactions.php. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to compromise the database. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the high severity of this vulnerability.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. Replace the vulnerable software with a secure alternative.

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-2022-40120 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.