CVE-2021-20111: XSS

Published Jul 29, 2021
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Updated

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in TCExam <= 14.8.1. Valid files uploaded via tcefilemanager.php with a filename beggining with a period will be rendered as text/html. An attacker with access to tcefilemanager.php could upload a malicious javascript payload which would be triggered when another user views the file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tecnick TCExam<=14.8.1

Event History

Jul 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20111.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20111?

The severity of CVE-2021-20111 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software by CVE-2021-20111?

The affected software is TCExam version up to and including 14.8.1.

4

What is the CWE category of CVE-2021-20111?

The CWE category of CVE-2021-20111 is CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting).

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-20111?

An attacker with access to tce_filemanager.php could upload a malicious JavaScript payload by exploiting CVE-2021-20111.

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