CVE-2022-21720

Name: CVE-2022-21720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-28T11:15:08.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21720 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. GLPI is a free asset and IT management software package. Prior to version 9.5.7, an entity administrator is capable of retrieving normally inaccessible data via SQL injection. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GLPI is a free asset and IT management software package. Prior to version 9.5.7, an entity administrator is capable of retrieving normally inaccessible data via SQL injection. Version 9.5.7 contains a patch for this issue. As a workaround, disabling the `Entities` update right prevents exploitation of this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Glpi-Project	Glpi	< 9.5.7

References

https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/commit/5c3eee696b503fdf502f506b00d15cf5b324b326Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/tag/9.5.7Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-5hg4-r64r-rf83Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/commit/5c3eee696b503fdf502f506b00d15cf5b324b326Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/tag/9.5.7Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-5hg4-r64r-rf83Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21720?

How severe is CVE-2022-21720?

CVE-2022-21720 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21720?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-21720?

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Source: NVD / NIST