Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-2490 is a SQL injection flaw in SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System 1.0. An authenticated remote attacker could potentially read, change, or disrupt database-backed data through the search feature. The available sources say exploit details are public, but they do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority legacy web application risk. Prioritize it if the application is internet-facing, contains sensitive learner data, or uses a privileged database account. Public exploit disclosure increases urgency, but the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation.
Technical view
The reported issue is CWE-89 SQL injection in search.php through the classCode argument. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System 1.0, especially if search.php is reachable by authenticated users. No CPEs are provided, so automated scanners may miss instances unless they fingerprint the application or route directly.
Exploitation context
The source bundle states the attack can be launched remotely and that exploit details were publicly disclosed. CISA KEV is false in the provided data, so there is no source-grounded evidence here of known active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies the vulnerable file and parameter but does not provide a vendor patch, affected CPEs, or confirmed exploitation. Validation should focus on asset discovery, route exposure, authenticated access paths, and whether the code safely parameterizes database queries.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an official fix or replacement.
- Restrict access to affected Simple E-Learning System instances until reviewed.
- Use parameterized queries for classCode and related search inputs.
- Review database permissions for least privilege on the application account.
- Monitor web and database logs for unusual search.php activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System 1.0.
- Confirm whether search.php is deployed and reachable.
- Review code handling classCode for unsafe SQL construction.
- Check logs for suspicious requests to search.php.
- Verify any remediation with authorized, non-destructive testing.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/xiahao90/CVEproject/blob/main/xiahao.webray.com.cn/Simple-E-Learning-System.md#search.phpCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://vuldb.com/?id.204552CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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