HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-44298
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44298

CWE-89Published: January 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SiteServer CMS 7.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SiteServer CMS 7.1.3 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary database commands. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, reflecting the high risk of unauthorized data access or system control.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable without requiring authentication.

Recommended Action

Administrators should upgrade to a patched version of SiteServer CMS and implement input validation to prevent SQL injection attacks.

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-2022-44298 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

sscms1 product(s)
siteserver cms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://github.com/siteserver/cms/issues/3492Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/siteserver/cms/issues/3492Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-44298
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 27, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-44298 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.