CVE-2021-20116
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CVE-2021-20116 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in TCExam <= 14.8.4. The paths provided in the f, d, and dir parameters in tce_select_mediafile.php were not properly validated and could cause reflected XSS via the unsanitized output of the path supplied. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in TCExam <= 14.8.4. The paths provided in the f, d, and dir parameters in tce_select_mediafile.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.
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 | <= 14.8.4 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-32Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-32Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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