CVE-2022-4222 SourceCodester Canteen Management System POST Request ajax_invoice.php query sql injection

Medium 5.0 Published 30 Nov 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the invoice search feature to read or modify database contents.

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-2022-4222?

CVE-2022-4222 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Canteen Management System, published on 30 Nov 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 Canteen Management System. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function query of the file ajax_invoice.php of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument search leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214523.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4222?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canteen Management System Project Canteen Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4222 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-2022-4222 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4222 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4wv-562v-fjc9.