How severe is CVE-2022-39196?

CVE-2022-39196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-39196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39196?

CVE-2022-39196 affects Blackboard Blackboard Learn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39196?

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

When was CVE-2022-39196 published?

CVE-2022-39196 was published on 2022-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39196

CVE-2022-39196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackboard Blackboard Learn with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Blackboard Blackboard Learn
Published: 2022-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Blackboard Learn 1.10.1 allows remote authenticated users to read unintended files by entering student credentials and then directly visiting a certain webapps/bbcms/execute/ URL. Note: The vendor disputes this stating this cannot be reproduced.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39196?: Blackboard Learn 1.10.1 allows remote authenticated users to read unintended files by entering student credentials and then directly visiting a certain webapps/bbcms/execute/ URL. Note: The vendor disputes this stating this cannot be reproduced.
How severe is CVE-2022-39196?: CVE-2022-39196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-39196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39196?: CVE-2022-39196 affects Blackboard Blackboard Learn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39196 published?: CVE-2022-39196 was published on 2022-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/DayiliWaseem/CVE-2022-39196-

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:blackboard:blackboard_learn:1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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