CVE-2022-2019 SourceCodester Prison Management System New User Creation improper authorization

High 7.3 Published 7 Jun 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can bypass authorization checks in the new user creation feature to create unauthorized accounts or modify data.

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

What is CVE-2022-2019?

CVE-2022-2019 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Prison Management System, published on 7 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /classes/Users.php?f=save of the component New User Creation. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2019?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prison Management System Project Prison Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2019?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-2019 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2019 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-467r-6mjf-fx3w.