CVE-2022-2646
CWE-79Published: August 4, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2646 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2646 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts