Is CVE-2022-2698 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2698 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2698 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2698 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2698?

CVE-2022-2698 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2698

CWE-89Published: August 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file search.php. The manipulation of the argument searchPost leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205819.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Simple E-Learning System is vulnerable to SQL injection via the search.php file. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands, posing a critical risk to data integrity and confidentiality. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates an urgent need for remediation.

There is no public exploit known for this issue, and it is not tracked in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply patches provided by the vendor. Ensure that all user-supplied input in search functions is properly sanitized.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2698 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.