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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes SQL injection in webTareas 2.4p5. If the vulnerable phasesets.php id parameter is reachable, an unauthenticated network attacker could potentially access, alter, or disrupt database-backed data. The CVSS score is critical, but the source bundle does not identify a vendor patch or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any confirmed webTareas 2.4p5 deployment, especially internet-facing systems. The potential business impact includes data theft, data tampering, and service disruption, but urgency should be tied to confirmed use and exposure.
Technical view
CVE-2022-44291 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in phasesets.php via the id parameter. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 9.8. Public source data names webTareas 2.4p5, but affected CPE/vendor metadata is incomplete.
Likely exposure
Organizations are likely exposed only if they run webTareas 2.4p5 and expose phasesets.php to users or the internet. The CVE metadata lists affected vendor/product as n/a, so inventory confirmation is required before prioritizing broadly.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. A public GitHub issue is referenced, so vulnerability details are publicly discoverable, but exploitation status is not established by the provided sources.
Researcher notes
The record is high severity but sparse: affected metadata is n/a, and the only listed external reference is a GitHub issue. Do not infer broader product lines, patched versions, or exploitation without additional vendor or trusted-source confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Check webTareas project or maintainer guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Remove public access to affected webTareas instances until remediation is confirmed.
- Restrict phasesets.php access to trusted users and networks where business operations allow.
- Back up and monitor the application database for unauthorized changes.
- Apply compensating controls at the web layer to reduce SQL injection risk.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for webTareas 2.4p5 deployments.
- Confirm whether phasesets.php is present and reachable.
- Review web and database logs for suspicious id parameter activity.
- Verify whether a vendor or maintainer fix exists before changing production.
- Retest exposure after access restrictions or upgrades are applied.
Public sources used
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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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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
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/anhdq201/webtareas/issues/1CVE reference, mitre
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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.