Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-35156 is a critical SQL injection issue in Bus Pass Management System 1.0. An unauthenticated network attacker may be able to manipulate database queries through the searchdata parameter on /buspassms/download-pass.php, risking disclosure, tampering, or disruption of data.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as urgent for any internet-facing or public-service deployment. The issue is critical, unauthenticated, and database-impacting, but the business response should begin with confirming whether the specific application exists in the environment.
Technical view
The record maps to CWE-89 with CVSS 3.1 score 9.8: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The named vulnerable surface is the searchdata parameter in /buspassms/download-pass.php. Public references include Exploit-DB and Packet Storm entries, but no patch details are provided in the supplied bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Bus Pass Management System 1.0 is deployed, especially if /buspassms/download-pass.php is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks. The CVE metadata lists vendor and product as n/a, so asset discovery should verify application names, paths, and code lineage.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied bundle, so active exploitation is not established here. A public Exploit-DB reference exists, which raises practical risk, but this assessment does not provide exploit steps or confirm real-world attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: the CVE identifies one parameter and route, with CWE-89 and critical CVSS. The affected metadata is incomplete, and the supplied sources do not name a fix. Treat public exploit availability as a risk signal without asserting active exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and restrict access to Bus Pass Management System 1.0 instances.
- Check vendor or project guidance for patches or maintained replacements.
- Place the affected route behind authentication or network allowlisting where possible.
- Review SQL query handling for parameterized statements and input validation.
- Back up and monitor the associated database for suspicious changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web assets for /buspassms/ paths and the download-pass.php endpoint.
- Confirm whether deployed code matches Bus Pass Management System 1.0.
- Review logs for unusual requests targeting the searchdata parameter.
- Verify database accounts use least privilege for the application.
- Document any compensating controls around the affected route.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50543CVE reference, mitre
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168555/Bus-Pass-Management-System-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlCVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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