PatchTheCVECVE-2023-6554: When access to the "admin" folder is not protected by some external authorization mechanisms e.g
CVE-2023-6554 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting tcexam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-01-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-6554?
tcexam: upgrade to 15.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-6554 being exploited?
CVE-2023-6554 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-2023-6554 affect?
CVE-2023-6554 affects tcexam. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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.
How urgent is CVE-2023-6554?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.