CVE-2022-40089 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Sep 2022 Updated 27 May 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via remote file inclusion in Simple College Website when allow_url_include is 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-2022-40089?

CVE-2022-40089 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote file inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Simple College Website v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file. This vulnerability is exploitable when the directive allow_url_include is set to On.

Weakness: CWE-98

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40089?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple College Website Project Simple College Website.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40089?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40089 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-40089 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40089 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7448-x2vg-9pm2.