CVE-2022-2018 SourceCodester Prison Management System Inmate sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 7 Jun 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the inmate view handler to read sensitive database information from the Prison Management System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-2018?

CVE-2022-2018 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Prison Management System, published on 7 Jun 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/?page=inmates/view_inmate of the component Inmate Handler. The manipulation of the argument id with the input 1%27%20and%201=2%20union%20select%201,user(),3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0,database(),2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0,1,2,3,4--+ leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2018?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prison Management System Project Prison Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2018 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2022-2018 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2018 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hvvp-wx93-rp9v.