CVE-2026-4168 Tecnick TCExam Group tce_edit_group.php cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the group name field in TCExam, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-4168?
CVE-2026-4168 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Tecnick TCExam, published on 15 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in Tecnick TCExam 16.5.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /admin/code/tce_edit_group.php of the component Group Handler. Such manipulation of the argument Name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The presence of this vulnerability remains uncertain at this time. The affected component should be upgraded. The vendor explained: "I was not able to reproduce the same exploit as the TCExam version was already advanced in the meanwhile." Therefore, it can be assumed that this issue got fixed in a later release.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-4168?
How do I fix CVE-2026-4168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-4168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-4168 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-4168 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmx4-2vrx-gx9h.