How severe is CVE-2022-43078?

CVE-2022-43078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43078?

CVE-2022-43078 affects Web-based Student Clearance System Project Web-based Student Clearance System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43078?

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

When was CVE-2022-43078 published?

CVE-2022-43078 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43078

CVE-2022-43078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Web-based Student Clearance System Project Web-based Student Clearance System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Web-based Student Clearance System Project Web-based Student Clearance System
Published: 2022-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /admin/add-fee.php of Web-Based Student Clearance System v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the cmddept parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43078?: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /admin/add-fee.php of Web-Based Student Clearance System v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the cmddept parameter.
How severe is CVE-2022-43078?: CVE-2022-43078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43078?: CVE-2022-43078 affects Web-based Student Clearance System Project Web-based Student Clearance System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43078 published?: CVE-2022-43078 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Tr0e/CVE_Hunter/blob/main/XSS-2.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:web-based_student_clearance_system_project:web-based_student_clearance_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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