CVE-2022-44411: Web Based Quiz System v1.0 transmits user passwords in plaintext during the authentication process, allowing a

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-44411 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web based quiz system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Web Based Quiz System v1.0 transmits user passwords in plaintext during the authentication process, allowing attackers to obtain users' passwords via a bruteforce attack.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2022-11-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: web based quiz system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-25 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

web based quiz system project web based quiz 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 web-based-quiz-system || rpm -q web-based-quiz-system || web-based-quiz-system --version

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

apt-cache madison web-based-quiz-system sudo apt install web-based-quiz-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold web-based-quiz-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-based-quiz-system sudo dnf downgrade web-based-quiz-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add web-based-quiz-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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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-2022-44411?

web based quiz system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-44411 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44411 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-2022-44411 affect?

CVE-2022-44411 affects web based quiz system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Web Based Quiz System v1.0 transmits user passwords in plaintext during the authentication process, allowing attackers to obtain users' passwords via a bruteforce attack.

How urgent is CVE-2022-44411?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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