CVE-2019-12170 File upload in n/a
An attacker with an instructor account can upload a malicious ZIP archive to execute arbitrary code on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-12170?
CVE-2019-12170 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 May 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12170?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atutor Atutor.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12170 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-12170 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12170 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vj3-gfgg-q9v5.