CVE-2021-20114
CVE-2021-20114 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tecnick Tcexam with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-425.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-425
- Affected product: Tecnick Tcexam
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20114?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20114?
- CVE-2021-20114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-20114 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-20114?
- CVE-2021-20114 affects Tecnick Tcexam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-20114?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-20114 published?
- CVE-2021-20114 was published on 2021-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tecnick:tcexam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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