Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a SQL injection flaw in Online Leave Management System v1.0. A highly privileged authenticated user could potentially manipulate database queries through the delete_designation function, risking data disclosure, modification, or disruption. The source bundle does not identify a vendor patch or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority issue if this leave management system is deployed, especially if admin access is internet-accessible. Prioritize inventory, access restriction, and vendor guidance because no patch information is provided in the source bundle.
Technical view
CVE-2022-40927 is CWE-89 SQL injection in /leave_system/classes/Master.php?f=delete_designation. CVSS 3.1 is 7.2, with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to deployments of Online Leave Management System v1.0 where the affected endpoint is reachable by authenticated high-privilege users. The CVE record does not provide CPEs, vendor metadata, or broader affected-version details.
Exploitation context
The provided sources include a public vulnerability report, but the bundle marks KEV as false and provides no evidence of active exploitation. High privileges are required, reducing opportunistic risk but increasing insider or compromised-admin account impact.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: affected vendor/product fields are n/a, and the CVE record mainly identifies the endpoint and vulnerability type. Avoid assuming other versions are affected. Validation should focus on confirmed v1.0 deployments and code review rather than exploit reproduction.
Mitigation direction
- Check the project or vendor guidance for any fixed release or advisory.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted networks and accounts.
- Review affected code for parameterized queries around delete_designation handling.
- Apply least privilege to the application database account.
- Monitor logs for unusual designation deletion or SQL error activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory any Online Leave Management System v1.0 deployments.
- Confirm whether /leave_system/classes/Master.php is present and reachable.
- Verify administrative roles are tightly controlled and audited.
- Review application code for unsafe SQL construction in delete_designation.
- Check database and application logs for anomalous admin activity.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/admin77888/Bug_report/blob/main/vendors/oretnom23/online-leave-management-system/SQLi-1.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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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.