Is CVE-2022-4252 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-4252 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-4252 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-4252 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4252?

CVE-2022-4252 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-4252

CWE-707Published: December 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Canteen Management System. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function builtin_echo of the file categories.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-214629 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-4252 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.