CVE-2015-0972: Pearson ProctorCache before 2015.1.17 uses the same hardcoded password across different customers' installatio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-0972?

proctorcache: upgrade to newer than 2015.1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-0972 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0972 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-0972 affect?

CVE-2015-0972 affects proctorcache. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Pearson ProctorCache before 2015.1.17 uses the same hardcoded password across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to modify test metadata or cause a denial of service (test disruption) by leveraging knowledge o

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-0972?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2015-0972 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting proctorcache. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pearson ProctorCache before 2015.1.17 uses the same hardcoded password across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to modify test metadata or cause a denial of service (test disruption) by leveraging knowledge of this password.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2015-06-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: pearson

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-06-23 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pearson proctorcache UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2015.1.16

Fixed in: newer than 2015.1.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy proctorcache || rpm -q proctorcache || proctorcache --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2015.1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade proctorcache

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade proctorcache

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0972?

proctorcache: upgrade to newer than 2015.1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0972 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0972 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0972 affect?

CVE-2015-0972 affects proctorcache. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Pearson ProctorCache before 2015.1.17 uses the same hardcoded password across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to modify test metadata or cause a denial of service (test disruption) by leveraging knowledge o

How urgent is CVE-2015-0972?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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