CVE-2015-0972

Pearson ProctorCache before 2015.1.17 uses the same hardcoded password across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to modify test metadata or cause a denial of service (test disruption) by leveraging knowledge of this password.

• CWE-255

• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/626420Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/626420Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Published

Jun 23, 2015

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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