CVE-2022-2491 SourceCodester Library Management System lab.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 20 Jul 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in lab.php to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Library Management System.

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

What is CVE-2022-2491?

CVE-2022-2491 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Library Management System, published on 20 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Library Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file lab.php. The manipulation of the argument Section with the input 1' UNION ALL SELECT NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,CONCAT(0x71716b7171,0x546e4444736b7743575a666d4873746a6450616261527a67627944426946507245664143694c6a4c,0x7162706b71),NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL# leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2491?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Library Management System Project Library Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2491?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2491 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-2022-2491 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2491 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwr2-748r-w9w2.