CVE-2019-12169 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.8 Published 3 Jun 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can achieve remote code execution in ATutor by uploading a malicious ZIP archive containing directory traversal sequences.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-12169?

CVE-2019-12169 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

ATutor 2.2.4 allows Arbitrary File Upload and Directory Traversal, resulting in remote code execution via a ".." pathname in a ZIP archive to the mods/_core/languages/language_import.php (aka Import New Language) or mods/_standard/patcher/index_admin.php (aka Patcher) component.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Atutor Atutor.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12169 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-2019-12169 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-12169 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5j39-8xgf-g676.