CVE-2022-2705Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Remote SQL injection via unsanitized id

Published Aug 8, 2022 · Updated Apr 15, 2025

SQL injection in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries through the id parameter in admin/departments/manage_department.php. The handler concatenates the GET id value directly into a SELECT statement without filtering or parameterization, allowing UNION-based injection that can read database metadata and alter query results. The endpoint is remotely reachable and a public payload demonstrates the behavior; published CVSS assessments disagree on whether authentication is required.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.74%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries through the id parameter in admin/departments/manage_department.php. The handler concatenates the GET id value directly into a SELECT statement without filtering or parameterization, allowing UNION-based injection that can read database metadata and alter query results. The endpoint is remotely reachable and a public payload demonstrates the behavior; published CVSS assessments disagree on whether authentication is required.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-2705
Published
Aug 8, 2022
Updated
Apr 15, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
Unavailable

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 8, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 15, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

6.3VulDBCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
9.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
PrivilegesUnavailable
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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