PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
CVE-2022-0495 Parantez Teknoloji CVE debrief
An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in KOHA Library Automation System versions prior to 19.05.03.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands without authentication. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on September 21, 2022, with a critical CVSS 3.1 score of 9.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L). The Turkish National Cyber Security Incident Response Center (USOM) issued advisory TR-22-0635 documenting this issue. Parantez Teknoloji released version 19.05.03.01 to remediate the vulnerability. Organizations running affected versions should upgrade immediately, as unauthenticated SQL injection enables complete database compromise including data exfiltration, modification, and potential authentication bypass.
- Vendor
- Parantez Teknoloji
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2022-09-21
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-05-20
- Advisory published
- 2022-09-21
- Advisory updated
- 2026-05-20
Who should care
Organizations using KOHA Library Automation System for library management, particularly academic and public libraries in Turkey and regions where KOHA is deployed. System administrators and security teams responsible for library automation infrastructure.
Technical summary
Unauthenticated SQL injection in KOHA Library Automation System versions before 19.05.03.01. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands without authentication. Fixed in version 19.05.03.01. CVSS 3.1: 9.4 Critical.
Defensive priority
critical
Recommended defensive actions
- Upgrade KOHA Library Automation System to version 19.05.03.01 or later immediately
- If immediate patching is not possible, restrict network access to KOHA administrative interfaces to trusted IP ranges only
- Review database access logs for suspicious SQL queries from 2022-09-21 onward
- Validate input sanitization on all KOHA endpoints after patching
- Monitor for unauthorized database modifications or unexpected data access patterns
Evidence notes
CVE published 2022-09-21; modified 2026-05-20. USOM advisory TR-22-0635 provides third-party confirmation. CPE confirms affected versions exclude 19.05.03.01. CVSS vector confirms network attack vector with no privileges required.
Official resources
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CVE-2022-0495 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2022-0495 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
- Source reference
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Third Party Advisory
2022-09-21