CVE-2019-16114 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can modify database and upload settings to achieve remote code execution 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-2019-16114?
CVE-2019-16114 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In ATutor 2.2.4, an unauthenticated attacker can change the application settings and force it to use his crafted database, which allows him to gain access to the application. Next, he can change the directory that the application uploads files to, which allows him to achieve remote code execution. This occurs because install/include/header.php does not restrict certain changes (to db_host, db_login, db_password, and content_dir) within install/include/step5.php.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16114?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atutor Atutor.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16114?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16114 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-16114 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16114 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-257c-mj87-mcqj.