The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has acknowledged that its On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal contained security vulnerabilities, a significant shift from its previous stance of denial. This admission follows claims made by a 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher who identified major flaws in the board's digital assessment infrastructure. In a public statement on social media platform X, CBSE confirmed that it has been monitoring the vulnerabilities reported by the researcher and is taking steps to address them. The board has deployed a team of cybersecurity experts from various government agencies and prestigious institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to enhance the security of the OSM portal. This situation has sparked a growing controversy, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in educational institutions. The board's acknowledgment of the flaws underscores the need for vigilance in safeguarding digital assessment systems.