CVE-2022-2020 SourceCodester Prison Management System System Name cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published 7 Jun 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the admin panel via the System Name field, potentially compromising administrative sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-2020?

CVE-2022-2020 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Prison Management System, published on 7 Jun 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/?page=system_info of the component System Name Handler. The manipulation with the input <img src="" onerror="alert(1)"> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2020?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prison Management System Project Prison Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2020?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2020 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-2020 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2020 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4h2c-4rfp-272p.