CVE-2022-2272: Sante PACS Server SQL Injection Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2022

Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Sante PACS Server 3.0.4. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the login endpoint. When parsing the username element, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-17331.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Sante PACS Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the login endpoint. When parsing the username element, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Sante PACS Server

Santesoft Sante PACS Server=3.0.4

Event History

Aug 3, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:20 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:20 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Feb 24, 2025

Advisory Published

via ZDI·12:43 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID of this security issue is CVE-2022-2272.

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-2272?

CVE-2022-2272 has a severity level of critical.

What is the affected software of CVE-2022-2272?

The affected software is Sante PACS Server version 3.0.4.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-2272?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2022-2272.

How can I fix CVE-2022-2272?

To fix CVE-2022-2272, update Sante PACS Server to a version that does not contain the vulnerability.