How severe is CVE-2022-2681?

CVE-2022-2681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2681?

CVE-2022-2681 affects Online Student Admission System Project Online Student Admission System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2681?

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

When was CVE-2022-2681 published?

CVE-2022-2681 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2681

CVE-2022-2681 is a low-severity vulnerability in Online Student Admission System Project Online Student Admission System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Online Student Admission System Project Online Student Admission System
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Online Student Admission System. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file edit-profile.php of the component Student User Page. The manipulation with the input <script>alert(/xss/)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-205669 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2681?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Online Student Admission System. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file edit-profile.php of the component Student User Page. The manipulation with the input <script>alert(/xss/)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-205669 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-2681?: CVE-2022-2681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2681?: CVE-2022-2681 affects Online Student Admission System Project Online Student Admission System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2681 published?: CVE-2022-2681 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:online_student_admission_system_project:online_student_admission_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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