What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6554?

CVE-2023-6554 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Tcexam are affected by CVE-2023-6554?

CVE-2023-6554 presents notable security risk, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-6554?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Tcexam CVE-2023-6554

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2024-01-11 cvd@cert.pl

Authentication Bypass Apache Tcexam

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 11, 2024 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

When access to the "admin" folder is not protected by some external authorization mechanisms e.g. Apache Basic Auth, it is possible for any user to download protected information like exam answers.

AnalysisAI

When access to the "admin" folder is not protected by some external authorization mechanisms e.g. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. When access to the "admin" folder is not protected by some external authorization mechanisms e.g. Apache Basic Auth, it is possible for any user to download protected information like exam answers. Affected products include: Tecnick Tcexam.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.