CVE-2022-25228: CandidATS Version 3.0.0 Beta allows an authenticated user to inject SQL queries in '/index.php?m=settings&a=sh

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-25228 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting candidats. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CandidATS Version 3.0.0 Beta allows an authenticated user to inject SQL queries in '/index.php?m=settings&a=show' via the 'userID' parameter, in '/index.php?m=candidates&a=show' via the 'candidateID', in '/index.php?m=joborders&a=show' via the 'jobOrderID' and '/index.php?m=companies&a=show' via the 'companyID' parameter

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fluid Attacks · Vendor: auieo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-18 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

auieo candidats DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0 beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy candidats || rpm -q candidats || candidats --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison candidats sudo apt install candidats=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold candidats

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list candidats sudo dnf downgrade candidats-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add candidats

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25228?

candidats: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25228 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25228 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-25228 affect?

CVE-2022-25228 affects candidats. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). CandidATS Version 3.0.0 Beta allows an authenticated user to inject SQL queries in '/index.php?m=settings&a=show' via the 'userID' parameter, in '/index.php?m=candidates&a=show' via the 'candidateID', in '/index.php?m=joborders&a=show' via

How urgent is CVE-2022-25228?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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