Central Board of Secondary Education
May 21, 2026
•[ unauthorized access, payment gateway vulnerability, price manipulation ]
The CBSE revaluation portal's payment system was hit by an unauthorized malicious attack linked to the HDFC payment gateway integration when the portal went live. Approximately 50 students gained unauthorized access or were affected after displayed fee amounts were manipulated, causing payable amounts in some cases to range from Re 1 to nearly Rs 67,000-68,000. Public reporting did not identify the individuals or confirm theft of student data.
