CVE-2022-2685 SourceCodester Interview Management System addQuestion.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 5 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the question parameter in addQuestion.php, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2022-2685?

CVE-2022-2685 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Interview Management 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 was found in SourceCodester Interview Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /addQuestion.php. The manipulation of the argument question with the input <script>alert(1)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-205673 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2685?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Janobe Interview Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2685?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2685 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-2022-2685 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2685 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j2c8-25v7-pxwq.