CVE-2022-41892
CWE-89Published: November 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Arches is a web platform for creating, managing, & visualizing geospatial data. Versions prior to 6.1.2, 6.2.1, and 7.1.2 are vulnerable to SQL Injection. With a carefully crafted web request, it's possible to execute certain unwanted sql statements against the database. This issue is fixed in version 7.12, 6.2.1, and 6.1.2. Users are recommended to upgrade as soon as possible. There are no workarounds.
Risk Analysis
Arches web platform is vulnerable to SQL injection, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized database statements. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and poses a high risk to the platform's data.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Upgrade Arches to version 6.1.2, 6.2.1, or 7.1.2 as appropriate for your deployment.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-41892 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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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41892 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts