CVE-2022-4726 SourceCodester Sanitization Management System Admin Login sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 24 Dec 2022 Updated 10 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin login to access or modify database information.

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-2022-4726?

CVE-2022-4726 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Sanitization Management System, published on 24 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Sanitization Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Admin Login. The manipulation of the argument username/password leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216739.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4726?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sanitization Management System Project Sanitization Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4726?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4726 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-2022-4726 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4726 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5v8-fx9c-4p9f.