CVE-2022-2697: A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System

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MEDIUM 6.3MITIGATE

CVE-2022-2697 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) 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 was found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file comment_frame.php. The manipulation of the argument post_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-205818 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-08-08
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

2022-08-08 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2697?

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

Is CVE-2022-2697 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2697 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-2022-2697 affect?

CVE-2022-2697 affects simple e-learning system. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file comment_frame.php. The manipulation of the argument post_id leads to sql injection. It is

How urgent is CVE-2022-2697?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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