CVE-2022-2685

Name: CVE-2022-2685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-05T21:15:08.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2685 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Interview Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /addQuestion.php. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Interview Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /addQuestion.php. The manipulation of the argument question with the input <script>alert(1)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-205673 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Janobe	Interview Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/anx0ing/CVE_demo/blob/main/2022/Interview%20Management%20System-XSS.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/anx0ing/CVE_demo/blob/main/2022/Interview%20Management%20System-XSS.md#interview-management-system-xssExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.205673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/anx0ing/CVE_demo/blob/main/2022/Interview%20Management%20System-XSS.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/anx0ing/CVE_demo/blob/main/2022/Interview%20Management%20System-XSS.md#interview-management-system-xssExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.205673Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2685?

How severe is CVE-2022-2685?

CVE-2022-2685 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2685?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST