CVE-2020-5748
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5748 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient output sanitization in TCExam 14.2.2 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to conduct persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the self-registration feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient output sanitization in TCExam 14.2.2 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to conduct persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the self-registration feature.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tecnick | Tcexam | 14.2.2 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-31Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-31Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5748?
Insufficient output sanitization in TCExam 14.2.2 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to conduct persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the self-registration feature.
How severe is CVE-2020-5748?
CVE-2020-5748 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5748?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-5748?
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