CVE-2022-3733 SourceCodester Web-Based Student Clearance System edit-admin.php sql injection

Medium 5.0 Published 28 Oct 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin edit page to read or modify database records.

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-2022-3733?

CVE-2022-3733 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Web-Based Student Clearance System, published on 28 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. This affects an unknown part of the file Admin/edit-admin.php. The manipulation of the argument id 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-212415.

Weakness: CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3733?

It affects 1 product.

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

How do I fix CVE-2022-3733?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3733 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-2022-3733 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3733 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-538m-8fp5-6x55.