CVE-2026-4168
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Cross-Site Scripting in Tecnick TCExam Group Handler

Publication date: 2026-03-16

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

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.
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Published
2026-03-16
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-4168
EUVD
EUVD-2026-12212
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Vendor Product Version / Range
tecnik tcexam to 16.5.0 (exc)
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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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Impact Analysis

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.

Mitigation Strategies

The affected component should be upgraded to a later release where the vulnerability is assumed to be fixed.

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Executive Summary

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.

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