Is CVE-2022-40887 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40887 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40887 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40887 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40887?

CVE-2022-40887 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40887

CWE-89Published: September 29, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SourceCodester Best Student Result Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Best Student Result Management System is susceptible to SQL injection. This allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The critical severity score underscores the urgency of remediation.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should apply available security patches or implement input validation 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-2022-40887 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.