Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 23, 2015· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2015-0972
CVE-2015-0972
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:pearson:proctorcache:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:pearson:proctorcache:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=2015.1.16
- (no CPE)range: <2015.1.17
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/626420nvdThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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