CVE-2022-2396: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System 1.0

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-2396 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting simple e-learning system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /vcs/claire_blake. The manipulation of the argument Bio with the input "><script>alert(document.cookie)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: simple e-learning system project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-14 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple e-learning system project simple e-learning system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-e-learning-system || rpm -q simple-e-learning-system || simple-e-learning-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-e-learning-system sudo apt install simple-e-learning-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simple-e-learning-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list simple-e-learning-system sudo dnf downgrade simple-e-learning-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-e-learning-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2396?

simple e-learning system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2396 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2396 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-2396 affect?

CVE-2022-2396 affects simple e-learning system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /vcs/claire_blake. The manipulation of the argument Bio with the inpu

How urgent is CVE-2022-2396?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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