HIGH

CVE-2019-12170

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

15.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

ATutor through 2.2.4 is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the mods/_core/backups/upload.php (aka backup) component. This may result in remote command execution. An attacker can use the instructor account to fully compromise the system using a crafted backup ZIP archive. This will allow for PHP files to be written to the web root, and for code to execute on the remote server.

Technical details

Published
5/17/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12170?

ATutor through 2.2.4 is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the mods/_core/backups/upload.php (aka backup) component. This may result in remote command execution. An attacker can use the instructor account to fully compromise the system using a crafted backup ZIP archive. This will allow for PHP files to be written to the web root, and for code to execute on the remote server.

Is CVE-2019-12170 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-12170 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 15.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-12170?

CVE-2019-12170 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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