CVE-2020-5745
CWE-352Published: May 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Cross-site request forgery in TCExam 14.2.2 allows a remote attacker to perform sensitive application actions by tricking legitimate users into clicking a crafted link.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-5745 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.4.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-5745 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts