How severe is CVE-2022-3973?

CVE-2022-3973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-3973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3973?

CVE-2022-3973 affects Hms-php Project Hms-php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-3973 published?

CVE-2022-3973 was published on 2022-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3973

CVE-2022-3973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hms-php Project Hms-php with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-707.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-707
Affected product: Hms-php Project Hms-php
Published: 2022-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Pingkon HMS-PHP. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin.php of the component Data Pump Metadata. The manipulation of the argument uname/pass leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-213552.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3973?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Pingkon HMS-PHP. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin.php of the component Data Pump Metadata. The manipulation of the argument uname/pass leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-213552.
How severe is CVE-2022-3973?: CVE-2022-3973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-3973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3973?: CVE-2022-3973 affects Hms-php Project Hms-php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-3973 published?: CVE-2022-3973 was published on 2022-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hms-php_project:hms-php:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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