How severe is CVE-2022-42066?

CVE-2022-42066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42066 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42066?

CVE-2022-42066 affects Projectworlds Online Examination System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42066?

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

When was CVE-2022-42066 published?

CVE-2022-42066 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42066

CVE-2022-42066 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Projectworlds Online Examination System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Projectworlds Online Examination System
Published: 2022-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Online Examination System version 1.0 suffers from a cross site scripting vulnerability via index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42066?: Online Examination System version 1.0 suffers from a cross site scripting vulnerability via index.php.
How severe is CVE-2022-42066?: CVE-2022-42066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42066 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42066?: CVE-2022-42066 affects Projectworlds Online Examination System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42066?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42066 published?: CVE-2022-42066 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:projectworlds:online_examination_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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