CVE-2015-0972 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Q: How severe is CVE-2015-0972?

CVE-2015-0972 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0972?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pearson Proctorcache.

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pearson	Proctorcache	<= 2015.1.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/626420Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/626420Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-0972?

CVE-2015-0972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 (te...

How severe is CVE-2015-0972?

CVE-2015-0972 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0972?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pearson Proctorcache.