CVE-2022-35947 SQL injection in GLPI

Critical 10.0 Published 14 Sep 2022 Updated 23 Apr 2025

An attacker can exploit SQL injection to simulate arbitrary user logins in GLPI, requiring the external token API feature to be enabled.

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-2022-35947?

CVE-2022-35947 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Glpi-Project Glpi, published on 14 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GLPI stands for Gestionnaire Libre de Parc Informatique and is a Free Asset and IT Management Software package, that provides ITIL Service Desk features, licenses tracking and software auditing. Affected versions have been found to be vulnerable to a SQL injection attack which an attacker could leverage to simulate an arbitrary user login. Users are advised to upgrade to version 10.0.3. Users unable to upgrade should disable the `Enable login with external token` API configuration.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-35947?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Glpi-Project Glpi.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35947?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-35947 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-2022-35947 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-35947 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7p3q-cffg-c8xh, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-35947.