CVE-2022-3473Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Authenticated SQL injection via ci parameter

Published Oct 12, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

SQL injection in getstatecity.php in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System allows remote authenticated users to read database data via crafted ci parameters. The endpoint incorporates ci input into SQL without adequate neutralization, allowing injected query syntax to alter database statements. The attack reaches the network-facing endpoint with low privileges and no user interaction; reported impact is limited to database confidentiality.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.58%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in getstatecity.php in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System allows remote authenticated users to read database data via crafted ci parameters. The endpoint incorporates ci input into SQL without adequate neutralization, allowing injected query syntax to alter database statements. The attack reaches the network-facing endpoint with low privileges and no user interaction; reported impact is limited to database confidentiality.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-3473
Published
Oct 12, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 12, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

6.5NISTCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
6.3VulDBCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
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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