CVE-2026-4168
Cross-Site Scripting in Tecnick TCExam Group Handler
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tecnik | tcexam | to 16.5.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The affected component should be upgraded to a later release where the vulnerability is assumed to be fixed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform cross-site scripting attacks by manipulating input parameters. This can lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of users' browsers, potentially resulting in session hijacking, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites.
Since the attack can be launched remotely and an exploit is publicly available, it increases the risk of exploitation if the affected version is in use and not updated.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Tecnick TCExam version 16.5.0, specifically in the Group Handler component within the file /admin/code/tce_edit_group.php. It involves manipulation of the argument 'Name' which leads to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This means an attacker can inject malicious scripts that may be executed in the context of a user's browser.
The attack can be launched remotely, and an exploit is publicly available. However, the vendor has indicated that the issue could not be reproduced in later versions, suggesting it may have been fixed in subsequent releases.