CVE-2022-42066: projectworlds online_examination_system Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.1v3.1MediumModified
Published 14-10-2022Last modified 14-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-42066 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in projectworlds online_examination_system. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.68%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 14-10-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Online Examination System version 1.0 suffers from a cross site scripting vulnerability via index.php.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.07 pp
From 0.61% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.68%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Projectworlds1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/168549/Online-Examination-System-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry