CVE-2022-2643 SourceCodester Online Admission System POST Parameter sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 4 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the shift parameter to read or modify database contents in SourceCodester Online Admission 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-2022-2643?

CVE-2022-2643 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Admission System, published on 4 Aug 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 Online Admission System and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument shift leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this entry is VDB-205564.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2643?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Admission System Project Online Admission System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2643?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2643 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-2022-2643 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2643 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8q2-c92q-f922.