CVE-2022-40032: SQL Injection vulnerability in Simple Task Managing System version 1.0 in login.php in 'username' and 'passwor

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-40032 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting simple task managing system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection vulnerability in Simple Task Managing System version 1.0 in login.php in 'username' and 'password' parameters, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain sensitive information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	20.7% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simple task managing system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-17 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple task managing system project simple task managing system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-task-managing-system || rpm -q simple-task-managing-system || simple-task-managing-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-task-managing-system sudo apt install simple-task-managing-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simple-task-managing-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-task-managing-system sudo dnf downgrade simple-task-managing-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-task-managing-system

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora ELN · python-wrapt · FIXED · 2.5.2-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-5503ee9370 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-5503ee9370

Fedora 46 · python-wrapt · FIXED · 2.5.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-8a83579801 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-8a83579801

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: h4md153v63n/CVE-2022-40032_Simple-Task-Managing-System-V1.0-SQL-Injection-Vulnerability-Unauthenticated (5 stars)
Write-up: www.sourcecodester.com/php/15624/simple-task-managing-system-php-mysqli-free-source-code.h
Write-up: www.sourcecodester.com/sites/default/files/download/razormist/Task%20Managing%20System%20i
Exploit-DB: Simple Task Managing System v1.0 - SQL Injection (Unauthenticated)
Nuclei scan template: Simple Task Managing System v1.0 - SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-40032?

simple task managing system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-40032 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40032 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-2022-40032 affect?

CVE-2022-40032 affects simple task managing system. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection vulnerability in Simple Task Managing System version 1.0 in login.php in 'username' and 'password' parameters, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2022-40032?

Priority 72/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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