CVE-2022-2017: A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of...

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /pms/admin/visits/view_visit.php of the component Visit Handler. The manipulation of the argument id with the input 2%27and%201=2%20union%20select%201,2,3,4,5,6,7,user(),database()--+ leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Prison Management System Project	Prison Management System	1.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2017?

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /pms/admin/visits/view_visit.php of the component Visit Handler. The manipulation of the argument id with the input 2%27and%201=2%20union%20select%201,2,3,4,5,6,7,user(),database()--+ leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

How severe is CVE-2022-2017?

CVE-2022-2017 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2017?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.