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CVE-2022-2704

CWE-200Published: August 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file downloadFiles.php. The manipulation of the argument download leads to information disclosure. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-205828.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2704 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

simple_e-learning_system_project1 product(s)

simple e-learning system

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/vuls/vuls/blob/main/Simple%20E-Learning%20System%20downloadFiles.php%20Arbitrary%20File%20Download/Simple%20E-Learning%20System%20downloadFiles.php%20Arbitrary%20File%20Download.md

ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.205828

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/vuls/vuls/blob/main/Simple%20E-Learning%20System%20downloadFiles.php%20Arbitrary%20File%20Download/Simple%20E-Learning%20System%20downloadFiles.php%20Arbitrary%20File%20Download.md

ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.205828

All References (4)

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https://github.com/vuls/vuls/blob/main/Simple%20E-Learning%20System%20downloadFiles.php%20Arbitrary%20File%20Download/Simple%20E-Learning%20System%20downloadFiles.php%20Arbitrary%20File%20Download.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://vuldb.com/?id.205828Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/vuls/vuls/blob/main/Simple%20E-Learning%20System%20downloadFiles.php%20Arbitrary%20File%20Download/Simple%20E-Learning%20System%20downloadFiles.php%20Arbitrary%20File%20Download.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://vuldb.com/?id.205828Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-2704

CVSS Score7.5 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-200

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedAug 8, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2022-2704 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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