CVE-2022-4984
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
ZenTao Biz < 6.5, ZenTao Max < 3.0, ZenTao Open Source Edition < 16.5, and ZenTao Open Source Edition < 16.5.beta1 contain an SQL injection vulnerability in the login functionality. The application does not properly validate the account parameter on /zentao/user-login.html before using it in a database query. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this issue to execute crafted SQL expressions and retrieve sensitive information from the backend database, including user and application data. Exploitation evidence was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2025-02-07 UTC.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-4984 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2022-4984 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-4984 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1