CVE-2021-20115

Public Exploit

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in TCExam <= 14.8.3. The paths provided in the f, d, and dir parameters in tce_filemanager.php were not properly validated and could cause reflected XSS via the unsanitized output of the path supplied. An attacker could craft a malicious link which, if triggered by an administrator, could result in the attacker hijacking the victim's session or performing actions on their behalf.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a TCExam
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-32 patch third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20115?
CVE-2021-20115 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20115?
To fix CVE-2021-20115, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20115 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-20115 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20115?
CVE-2021-20115 affects n/a TCExam.
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