CVE-2022-4229 SourceCodester Book Store Management System index.php access control

High 7.3 Published 30 Nov 2022 Updated 14 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can bypass access controls in the Book Store Management System index.php file to perform unauthorized actions.

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-2022-4229?

CVE-2022-4229 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Book Store Management System, published on 30 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Book Store Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /bsms_ci/index.php. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214588.

Weakness: CWE-306, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4229?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Book Store Management System Project Book Store Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4229?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4229 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-4229 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4229 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39xh-x2wj-8255.