CVE-2022-42197
CVE-2022-42197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple Exam Reviewer Management System Project Simple Exam Reviewer Management System 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-425.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-425
- Affected product: Simple Exam Reviewer Management System Project Simple Exam Reviewer Management System
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Description
In Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 the User List function has improper access control that allows low privileged users to modify user permissions to higher privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42197?
- In Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 the User List function has improper access control that allows low privileged users to modify user permissions to higher privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42197?
- CVE-2022-42197 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-42197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-42197?
- CVE-2022-42197 affects Simple Exam Reviewer Management System Project Simple Exam Reviewer Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-42197?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-42197 published?
- CVE-2022-42197 was published on 2022-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/ciph0x01/Simple-Exam-Reviewer-Management-System-CVE/blob/main/CVE-2022-42197.md
- https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15160/simple-exam-reviewer-management-system-phpoop-free-source-code.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simple_exam_reviewer_management_system_project:simple_exam_reviewer_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Simple Exam Reviewer Management System Project Simple Exam Reviewer Management System
- CVE-2022-42199 — High (CVSS 8.8): Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) via the Exam List.
- CVE-2022-42198 — High (CVSS 8.8): In Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 the User List function suffers from insecure file upload.
- CVE-2022-42201 — High (CVSS 7.2): Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to Insecure file upload.
- CVE-2022-42200 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Simple Exam Reviewer Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via the Exam List.
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