How severe is CVE-2010-2153?

CVE-2010-2153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2153 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2153?

CVE-2010-2153 primarily affects Tecnick Tcexam. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2153?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-2153 published?

CVE-2010-2153 was published on 2010-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2153

CVE-2010-2153 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tecnick Tcexam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tecnick Tcexam
Published: 2010-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/code/tce_functions_tcecode_editor.php in TCExam 10.1.006 and 10.1.007 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in cache/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2153?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/code/tce_functions_tcecode_editor.php in TCExam 10.1.006 and 10.1.007 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in cache/.
How severe is CVE-2010-2153?: CVE-2010-2153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2153 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2153?: CVE-2010-2153 primarily affects Tecnick Tcexam. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2153?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2153 published?: CVE-2010-2153 was published on 2010-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tecnick:tcexam:10.1.006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tecnick:tcexam:10.1.007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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