CVE-2022-2774 SourceCodester Library Management System student.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 11 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the student.php file to read or modify database contents in the Library 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-2022-2774?

CVE-2022-2774 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Library Management 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 was found in SourceCodester Library Management System. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file librarian/student.php. The manipulation of the argument title leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. VDB-206170 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2774?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Library Management System Project Library Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2774?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2774 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-2022-2774 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2774 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8q3v-4xrj-vq89.