CVE-2022-2578 SourceCodester Garage Management System createUser.php access control

Medium 6.3 Published 29 Jul 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can bypass access controls in the user creation script to perform unauthorized actions in the Garage 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-2022-2578?

CVE-2022-2578 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Garage Management System, published on 29 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Garage Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /php_action/createUser.php. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2578?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Garage Management System Project Garage Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2578 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-2022-2578 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2578 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-73c5-q6c6-4qqm.