How severe is CVE-2022-42206?

CVE-2022-42206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42206 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42206?

CVE-2022-42206 affects Phpgurukul Hospital Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42206?

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

When was CVE-2022-42206 published?

CVE-2022-42206 was published on 2022-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42206

CVE-2022-42206 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpgurukul Hospital Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpgurukul Hospital Management System
Published: 2022-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PHPGurukul Hospital Management System In PHP V 4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via doctor/view-patient.php, admin/view-patient.php, and view-medhistory.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42206?: PHPGurukul Hospital Management System In PHP V 4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via doctor/view-patient.php, admin/view-patient.php, and view-medhistory.php.
How severe is CVE-2022-42206?: CVE-2022-42206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42206 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42206?: CVE-2022-42206 affects Phpgurukul Hospital Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42206?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42206 published?: CVE-2022-42206 was published on 2022-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sisl.lab.uic.edu/projects/chess/cross-site-scripting-in-hms3/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpgurukul:hospital_management_system:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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