CVE-2022-2677 SourceCodester Apartment Visitor Management System index.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 5 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the username field to read or modify database contents in the Apartment Visitor 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-2022-2677?

CVE-2022-2677 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Apartment Visitor Management System, published on 5 Aug 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Apartment Visitor Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument username with the input ' AND (SELECT 4955 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))RSzF) AND 'htiy'='htiy leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-205665 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2677?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apartment Visitors Management System Project Apartment Visitors Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2677?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2677 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-2022-2677 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2677 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gx45-3gv8-q98r.