How severe is CVE-2022-2297?

CVE-2022-2297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-2297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2297?

CVE-2022-2297 affects Oretnom23 Clinic's Patient Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2297?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-2297 published?

CVE-2022-2297 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2297

CVE-2022-2297 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oretnom23 Clinic's Patient Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Oretnom23 Clinic's Patient Management System
Published: 2022-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System 2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /pms/update_user.php?user_id=1. The manipulation of the argument profile_picture with the input <?php phpinfo();?> leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2297?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System 2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /pms/update_user.php?user_id=1. The manipulation of the argument profile_picture with the input <?php phpinfo();?> leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2022-2297?: CVE-2022-2297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-2297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2297?: CVE-2022-2297 affects Oretnom23 Clinic's Patient Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2297 published?: CVE-2022-2297 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oretnom23:clinic\'s_patient_management_system:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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