CVE-2022-40121
CWE-89Published: September 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Online Banking System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the search parameter at /net-banking/manage_customers.php.
Risk Analysis
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Online Banking System v1.0 within the manage_customers.php script. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, posing a critical risk to the application. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates an urgent need for remediation.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.
Sanitize all user-supplied input before processing. Discontinue use of this software if patching is not possible.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-40121 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-2022-40121 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts