Is CVE-2022-2681 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2681 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2681 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2681 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2681?

CVE-2022-2681 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-2681

CWE-79Published: August 5, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Online Student Admission System. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file edit-profile.php of the component Student User Page. The manipulation with the input <script>alert(/xss/)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-205669 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2681 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.