CVE-2022-2646 SourceCodester Online Admission System index.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 4 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the 'eid' parameter in index.php, potentially executing code in victim browsers.

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

What is CVE-2022-2646?

CVE-2022-2646 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Admission System, published on 4 Aug 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Online Admission System. Affected is an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument eid with the input 8</h3><script>alert(1)</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205572.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2646?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Admission System Project Online Admission System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2646?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2646 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-2022-2646 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2646 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhq4-fxqr-q589.