CVE-2022-3868 SourceCodester Sanitization Management System sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published 5 Nov 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the save_quote function to read or modify database contents in the Sanitization Management System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-3868?

CVE-2022-3868 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Sanitization Management System, published on 5 Nov 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Sanitization Management System. Affected is an unknown function of the file /php-sms/classes/Master.php?f=save_quote. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-213012.

Weakness: CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3868?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sanitization Management System Project Sanitization Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3868?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3868 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-2022-3868 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-3868 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2wr-fhmc-wc74.