CVE-2022-2771 SourceCodester Simple Online Book Store System bookPerPub.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 11 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the bookisbn parameter to read or modify database contents in the Simple Online Book Store 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-2022-2771?

CVE-2022-2771 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Online Book Store System, published on 11 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 Simple Online Book Store System and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /obs/bookPerPub.php. The manipulation of the argument bookisbn leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-206167.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2771?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Online Book Store System Project Simple Online Book Store System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2771?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2771 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-2022-2771 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2771 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xqhw-8mqw-pjf9.