CVE-2021-20114 Information disclosure in TCExam

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access sensitive database backups in the cache directory of TCExam, leading to information disclosure.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-20114?

CVE-2021-20114 is a high-severity vulnerability in TCExam, published on 29 Jul 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

When installed following the default/recommended settings, TCExam <= 14.8.1 allowed unauthenticated users to access the /cache/backup/ directory, which included sensitive database backup files.

Weakness: CWE-425

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20114?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tecnick Tcexam.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20114?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20114 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-20114 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-20114 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6qm-652f-pc2j.

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