CVE-2022-3579 SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System Login Page login.php sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 18 Oct 2022 Updated 20 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the login page to manipulate database queries, potentially accessing or modifying sensitive 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-2022-3579?

CVE-2022-3579 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System, published on 18 Oct 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 Cashier Queuing System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /queuing/login.php of the component Login Page. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-211186 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Cashier Queuing System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3579 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-2022-3579 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3579 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgm7-p858-5mxf.