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CVE-2022-43319: An information disclosure vulnerability in the component vcs/downloadFiles.php?download=./search.php of Sim...

An information disclosure vulnerability in the component vcs/downloadFiles.php?download=./search.php of Simple E-Learning System v1.0 allows attackers to read arbitrary files.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-43319 can let an unauthenticated remote attacker read files from a vulnerable Simple E-Learning System v1.0 server. The main business risk is exposure of sensitive local files, configuration secrets, or application data. The sources do not identify a vendor patch or supported upgrade path.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority where the product is exposed to the internet or stores secrets on the same host. Prioritize inventory, containment, and vendor guidance checks because confidentiality impact is high and no patch information is provided in the sources.

Technical view

This is an arbitrary file read information disclosure issue in Simple E-Learning System v1.0’s download component. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no stated integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Most likely exposure is internet-facing Simple E-Learning System v1.0 deployments. The source data lacks CPEs, vendor metadata, package identifiers, and deployment prevalence, so environment-specific inventory is required before estimating footprint.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. A public vulnerability report is referenced, but the supplied evidence should not be treated as proof of exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

The record is sparse: affected vendor/product fields are n/a, no CWE is listed, and remediation is not documented in the supplied sources. The core issue is confidentiality-only arbitrary file read in a download endpoint, with no source-grounded evidence of active exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory for Simple E-Learning System v1.0 deployments.
  • Check project or vendor guidance for patches or maintained replacements.
  • Restrict public access to the affected download functionality where possible.
  • Disable or harden file download handling with strict server-side allowlists.
  • Review exposed secrets and rotate credentials if file exposure is suspected.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any deployed instance matches Simple E-Learning System v1.0.
  • Review the download handler for path validation and allowlist enforcement.
  • Check web logs for unusual file download requests.
  • Verify sensitive configuration files are not web-readable through application routes.
  • Test fixes only in authorized staging or controlled environments.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-43319Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/an/an/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

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