How severe is CVE-2022-2490?

CVE-2022-2490 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-2022-2490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2490?

CVE-2022-2490 affects Simple E-learning System Project Simple E-learning System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2490?

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

When was CVE-2022-2490 published?

CVE-2022-2490 was published on 2022-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2490

CVE-2022-2490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple E-learning System Project Simple E-learning 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Simple E-learning System Project Simple E-learning System
Published: 2022-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file search.php. The manipulation of the argument classCode with the input 1'||(SELECT 0x74666264 WHERE 5610=5610 AND (SELECT 7504 FROM(SELECT COUNT(*),CONCAT(0x7171627a71,(SELECT (ELT(7504=7504,1))),0x71717a7071,FLOOR(RAND(0)*2))x FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.PLUGINS GROUP BY x)a))||' leads to sql injection. 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-2022-2490?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file search.php. The manipulation of the argument classCode with the input 1'||(SELECT 0x74666264 WHERE 5610=5610 AND (SELECT 7504 FROM(SELECT COUNT(*),CONCAT(0x7171627a71,(SELECT (ELT(7504=7504,1))),0x71717a7071,FLOOR(RAND(0)*2))x FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.PLUGINS GROUP BY x)a))||' leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2022-2490?: CVE-2022-2490 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-2022-2490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2490?: CVE-2022-2490 affects Simple E-learning System Project Simple E-learning System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2490 published?: CVE-2022-2490 was published on 2022-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simple_e-learning_system_project:simple_e-learning_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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