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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a critical SQL injection in SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System v1.0. An attacker may be able to manipulate database queries through the bookId parameter in changeStatus.php, risking data theft, tampering, or disruption if the application is reachable.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent if this application is deployed, especially on the internet. The issue can affect core database confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but active exploitation is not confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2022-40030 is CWE-89 SQL injection in changeStatus.php via bookId. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to deployments of SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System v1.0 or derived code. The CVE bundle does not provide vendor, CPE, or package metadata, so asset matching must rely on application inventory and code review.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes a public GitHub vulnerability write-up, but KEV is false and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Public disclosure still increases risk for any internet-facing or lightly protected deployment.
Researcher notes
The record lacks structured affected vendor/product/CPE data despite naming SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System v1.0 in the description. Confidence is strongest on vulnerability class, endpoint, parameter, and severity; weaker on patch availability and real-world prevalence.
Mitigation direction
- Check SourceCodester and CVE references for vendor guidance or updated code.
- Restrict external access to the application until remediation is confirmed.
- If self-maintained, replace unsafe SQL construction with parameterized database queries.
- Validate and constrain bookId server-side before database use.
- Review database users for least privilege and rotate exposed credentials if compromise is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Identify any Simple Task Managing System v1.0 deployments or forks.
- Inspect changeStatus.php for bookId reaching SQL without binding.
- Confirm database access uses prepared statements or equivalent safeguards.
- Review web and database logs for unusual changeStatus.php activity.
- Verify remediated code in staging before restoring public access.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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- 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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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
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15624/simple-task-managing-system-php-mysqli-free-source-code.htmlCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/xidaner/CVE_HUNTER/blob/main/CVE_09/2022-09-01-SQL2.mdCVE reference, mitre
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.