CVE-2022-3414 SourceCodester Web-Based Student Clearance System POST Parameter login.php sql injection

Medium 5.0 Published 7 Oct 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Attackers can inject SQL via the username parameter in the admin login page to access or modify database data.

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-2022-3414?

CVE-2022-3414 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Web-Based Student Clearance System, published on 7 Oct 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 Web-Based Student Clearance System. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /Admin/login.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument txtusername leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-210246 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3414?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Web-Based Student Clearance System Project Web-Based Student Clearance System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3414?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3414 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-2022-3414 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3414 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g8jm-78j9-qx76.