CVE-2022-2682 SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System stockin.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 5 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the id parameter in stockin.php of the Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System.

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-2022-2682?

CVE-2022-2682 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System, published on 5 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, has been found in SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file stockin.php. The manipulation of the argument id with the input '"><script>alert(/xss/)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-205670 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2682?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alphaware - Simple E-Commerce System Project Alphaware - Simple E-Commerce System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2682?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2682 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-2022-2682 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2682 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-92xr-fx43-q8fp.