CVE-2022-42230 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability identified in Simple Cold Storage Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the web application endpoint /csms/admin/?page=user/manage_user&id=, where user-supplied input is improperly sanitized before being used in SQL queries. This allows an attacker with high privileges (authentication required) to inject malicious SQL code, potentially manipulating the backend database. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.2, reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion, and possibly full compromise of the database and application. Although no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability is critical due to the direct impact on sensitive data and system control. The lack of vendor or product details limits specific remediation guidance, but the vulnerability clearly stems from improper input validation and query construction, a classic CWE-89 SQL Injection flaw.

For European organizations using Simple Cold Storage Management System v1.0, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their cold storage management data. Such systems likely manage sensitive inventory, temperature logs, and possibly client or regulatory compliance data. Exploitation could lead to data breaches exposing sensitive business or personal information, manipulation or deletion of critical records, and disruption of cold storage operations. This could result in financial losses, regulatory penalties under GDPR, and reputational damage. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated access with high privileges, insider threats or compromised administrative accounts are the main risk vectors. However, if administrative credentials are weak or reused, external attackers could escalate privileges and exploit this flaw. The absence of known exploits suggests limited immediate threat, but the vulnerability remains a critical risk if left unpatched.

European organizations should immediately audit their use of Simple Cold Storage Management System v1.0 and restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only. Implement strong authentication mechanisms including multi-factor authentication to reduce risk of credential compromise. Conduct thorough input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements to eliminate SQL Injection vectors. If source code access is available, refactor the vulnerable endpoint to use secure coding practices. In absence of vendor patches, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting the affected URL pattern. Regularly monitor logs for suspicious activity around the /csms/admin/?page=user/manage_user&id= endpoint. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups of critical data to enable recovery in case of data tampering or loss.