CVE-2022-2957 SourceCodester Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script profile.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in profile.php to read or modify database contents in the Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script.

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-2022-2957?

CVE-2022-2957 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script, published on 25 Aug 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /mkshop/Men/profile.php. The manipulation of the argument mem_id leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-207001 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2957?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script Project Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2957?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2957 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-2022-2957 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2957 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rq2q-g74h-7frw.