CVE-2022-2842 SourceCodester Gym Management System login.php sql injection

High 7.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in login.php to manipulate database queries, potentially reading or modifying sensitive data.

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-2022-2842?

CVE-2022-2842 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Gym Management System, published on 22 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Gym Management System. This affects an unknown part of the file login.php. The manipulation of the argument user_email leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-206451.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2842?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gym Management System Project Gym Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2842?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2842 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-2022-2842 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2842 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rgc8-cg7c-vpf7.

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