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CVE-2022-2396: SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System claire_blake cross site scripting

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /vcs/claire_blake. The manipulation of the argument Bio with the input "><script>alert(document.cookie)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

LowCVSS 3.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-2396 is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System 1.0. A user-controlled Bio field can affect what another user sees in the browser. Business impact is mainly limited page tampering or browser-side abuse when a victim views affected content.

Executive priority

Treat as a low-priority remediation unless the application is internet-facing, used by untrusted users, or handles sensitive sessions. Address during normal maintenance, but do not ignore if the platform is still publicly accessible.

Technical view

The record describes CWE-79 XSS in /vcs/claire_blake involving the Bio argument. CVSS 3.1 is 3.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and low integrity impact. A public proof of concept exists, but the bundle does not show active exploitation.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to deployments of SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System 1.0, especially where users can update Bio content and other users view it. No CPEs or broader affected versions are provided in the source bundle.

Exploitation context

The exploit has been publicly disclosed according to the CVE description and references. KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation. The attack requires a low-privileged user and a victim viewing affected content.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: affected product, version 1.0, endpoint path, Bio parameter, CWE-79, CVSS, and public PoC disclosure. The bundle does not identify a vendor patch, exact code location, authentication model beyond PR:L, or confirmed exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation direction

  • Check SourceCodester guidance for a fixed release or maintained replacement.
  • Restrict access to affected profile or Bio editing features until remediated.
  • Review output encoding for Bio and similar user-controlled fields.
  • Apply input validation and sanitization consistent with the application framework.
  • Consider CSP as defense-in-depth, not as the primary fix.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory whether SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System 1.0 is deployed.
  • Confirm whether /vcs/claire_blake and Bio editing are reachable.
  • Review code paths that store and render Bio content.
  • Test safely in a non-production environment for script rendering behavior.
  • Verify remediation by confirming Bio content is encoded when displayed.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.5CVSS 3.1LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

3.5Low
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-2396Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
SourceCodesterSimple e-Learning System1.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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