CVE-2022-3014: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-3014 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting simple task managing 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 Task Managing System. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument student_add leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-207424.

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 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: simple task managing system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-27 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simple task managing system project simple task managing 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-task-managing-system || rpm -q simple-task-managing-system || simple-task-managing-system --version

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

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

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-task-managing-system sudo dnf downgrade simple-task-managing-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-task-managing-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-2022-3014?

simple task managing system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3014 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3014 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-2022-3014 affect?

CVE-2022-3014 affects simple task managing system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument student_add leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initia

How urgent is CVE-2022-3014?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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