Is CVE-2022-3518 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-3518 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-3518 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-3518 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3518?

CVE-2022-3518 has a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-3518

CWE-707Published: October 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Sanitization Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component User Creation Handler. The manipulation of the argument First Name/Middle Name/Last Name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. VDB-211014 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-3518 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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.