CVE-2014-9753 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Feb 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication and access accounts as existing users via the auto_login parameter in ATutor.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-9753?

CVE-2014-9753 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

confirm.php in ATutor 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access as an existing user via the auto_login parameter.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9753?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Atutor Atutor.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9753?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9753 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2014-9753 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9753 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jvrh-c567-vwvq.