CVE-2022-2722 SourceCodester Simple Student Information System manage_course.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 9 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in manage_course.php to read or modify database contents in the Simple Student Information 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-2022-2722?

CVE-2022-2722 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System, published on 9 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 Simple Student Information System and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file manage_course.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205835.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2722?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Student Information System Project Simple Student Information System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2722?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2722 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-2022-2722 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2722 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wpc7-m8p2-2c5w.