CVE-2022-27985 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Apr 2022 Updated 9 Jul 2026

An attacker can exploit a SQL injection vulnerability in CuppaCMS to read or modify database contents via the alertLightbox.php endpoint.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-27985?

CVE-2022-27985 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CuppaCMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via /administrator/alerts/alertLightbox.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27985?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cuppacms Cuppacms.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27985?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27985 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-2022-27985 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-27985 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pp6m-h8ww-pq5r.