CVE-2022-29603: A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in UniverSIS UniverSIS-API through 1.2.1 via the $select parameter to mul

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29603?

universis-api: upgrade to newer than 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29603 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29603 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-29603 affect?

CVE-2022-29603 affects universis-api. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in UniverSIS UniverSIS-API through 1.2.1 via the $select parameter to multiple API endpoints. A remote authenticated attacker could send crafted SQL statements to a vulnerable endpoint (such as /api/stud

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29603?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-29603 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting universis-api. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in UniverSIS UniverSIS-API through 1.2.1 via the $select parameter to multiple API endpoints. A remote authenticated attacker could send crafted SQL statements to a vulnerable endpoint (such as /api/students/me/messages/) to, for example, retrieve personal information or change grades.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: universis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-25 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

universis universis-api UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy universis-api || rpm -q universis-api || universis-api --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade universis-api

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade universis-api

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-29603?

universis-api: upgrade to newer than 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29603 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29603 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-2022-29603 affect?

CVE-2022-29603 affects universis-api. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in UniverSIS UniverSIS-API through 1.2.1 via the $select parameter to multiple API endpoints. A remote authenticated attacker could send crafted SQL statements to a vulnerable endpoint (such as /api/stud

How urgent is CVE-2022-29603?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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