CVE-2022-2767 SourceCodester Online Admission System index.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 11 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the student_add parameter in the Online Admission System, 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-2022-2767?

CVE-2022-2767 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Admission System, published on 11 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 classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Online Admission System. This affects an unknown part of the file /index.php. The manipulation of the argument student_add leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-206163.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2767?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Admission System Project Online Admission System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2767?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2767 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-2022-2767 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2767 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-75hg-r5jg-vhx7.