CVE-2022-2701: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System

Routine

LOW 3.5MITIGATE

CVE-2022-2701 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. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /claire_blake. The manipulation of the argument Bio leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-205822 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	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
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

simple e-learning system project simple e-learning system MITIGATE

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-2022-2701?

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

Is CVE-2022-2701 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2701 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-2022-2701 affect?

CVE-2022-2701 affects simple e-learning system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /claire_blake. The manipulation of the argument Bio leads to cross site scripting. The attac

How urgent is CVE-2022-2701?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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