CVE-2016-10400 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can read arbitrary files on the server by exploiting a directory traversal vulnerability in the course creation module.
- 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-2016-10400?
CVE-2016-10400 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory Traversal exists in ATutor before 2.2.2 via the icon parameter to /mods/_core/courses/users/create_course.php. The attacker can read an arbitrary file by visiting get_course_icon.php?id= after the traversal attack.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10400?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atutor Atutor.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10400?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10400 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2016-10400 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10400 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x4qp-59r6-w7j7.