Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-40935 is a high-severity SQL injection issue in Online Pet Shop We App v1.0. A privileged user could potentially interfere with the application database through the category deletion function. The main business risk is unauthorized exposure, alteration, or disruption of pet shop application data where this app is still deployed.
Executive priority
Treat this as a focused high-priority cleanup item if the app is deployed. It is not broad enterprise exposure, but affected systems can face serious data loss or compromise if privileged access is abused.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 SQL injection in /pet_shop/classes/Master.php?f=delete_category via the id parameter. CVSS 3.1 is 7.2: network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Sources do not identify CPEs, a vendor, or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running Online Pet Shop We App v1.0. Because CVSS lists privileges required as high, the highest concern is internet-accessible administrative functionality, shared admin accounts, or compromised privileged users.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or evidence of active exploitation. A public GitHub report exists, but it should be treated as vulnerability disclosure evidence, not proof of exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE record names the vulnerable endpoint and parameter, but affected vendor/product metadata is marked n/a and no patch is cited. Validation should focus on asset discovery, privilege boundaries, and whether local code still constructs SQL unsafely around the id parameter.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Online Pet Shop We App v1.0 installations.
- Check project or vendor guidance; sources do not name a fixed version.
- Restrict administrative access to trusted users and networks.
- Reduce application database privileges to the minimum required.
- Use parameterized queries if maintaining a private fork.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether /pet_shop/classes/Master.php exists in deployed applications.
- Verify the installed application version is Online Pet Shop We App v1.0.
- Review access controls around category deletion functionality.
- Check logs for unusual privileged category deletion or database errors.
- Confirm remediation with a safe authenticated test in a non-production environment.
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/lime-10010/Bug_report/blob/main/vendors/oretnom23/online-pet-shop-we-app/SQLi-2.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.