CVE-2022-40446Network attack vector

Database compromise via send-mail query parameters

Published Sep 22, 2022 · Updated May 27, 2025

SQL injection in ZZCMS 2022's send-mail handler allows remote authenticated users to read or alter database data through crafted query parameters. The public issue identifies /admin/sendmailto.php and its tomail and groupid inputs, but it does not disclose the vulnerable SQL statement or unsafe operation. Exploitation requires high privileges and can compromise database confidentiality, integrity, and availability without user interaction.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability0.78%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in ZZCMS 2022's send-mail handler allows remote authenticated users to read or alter database data through crafted query parameters. The public issue identifies /admin/sendmailto.php and its tomail and groupid inputs, but it does not disclose the vulnerable SQL statement or unsafe operation. Exploitation requires high privileges and can compromise database confidentiality, integrity, and availability without user interaction.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-40446
Published
Sep 22, 2022
Updated
May 27, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 22, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 27, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

7.2CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

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

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