CVE-2019-12170 describes an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in ATutor through version 2.2.4, specifically within the backup component. An authenticated instructor can exploit this by uploading a crafted ZIP archive containing malicious PHP files, leading to remote command execution and full system compromise. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for severe impact warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:atutor:atutor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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