How severe is CVE-2012-4238?

CVE-2012-4238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-4238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4238?

CVE-2012-4238 primarily affects Tecnick Tcexam. In total, 101 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4238?

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

When was CVE-2012-4238 published?

CVE-2012-4238 was published on 2012-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4238

CVE-2012-4238 is a low-severity vulnerability in Tecnick Tcexam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Tecnick Tcexam
Published: 2012-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/code/tce_edit_answer.php in TCExam before 11.3.008 allows remote authenticated users with level 5 or greater permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the question_subject_id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4238?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/code/tce_edit_answer.php in TCExam before 11.3.008 allows remote authenticated users with level 5 or greater permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the question_subject_id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-4238?: CVE-2012-4238 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4238?: CVE-2012-4238 primarily affects Tecnick Tcexam. In total, 101 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4238 published?: CVE-2012-4238 was published on 2012-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (101)

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