CVE-2022-2707 SourceCodester Online Class and Exam Scheduling System faculty_sched.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 8 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in faculty_sched.php to read or modify database contents in the Online Class and Exam Scheduling 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-2022-2707?

CVE-2022-2707 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Class and Exam Scheduling System, published on 8 Aug 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Online Class and Exam Scheduling System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /pages/faculty_sched.php. The manipulation of the argument faculty with the input ' OR (SELECT 2078 FROM(SELECT COUNT(*),CONCAT(0x716a717071,(SELECT (ELT(2078=2078,1))),0x717a706a71,FLOOR(RAND(0)*2))x FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.PLUGINS GROUP BY x)a)-- uYCM leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205831.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2707?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fabian Online Class and Exam Scheduling System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2707?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2707 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-2022-2707 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2707 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q499-jhhp-rgxq.