CVE-2017-1000004

ATutor version 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to a SQL injection in the Assignment Dropbox, BasicLTI, Blog Post, Blog, Group Course Email, Course Alumni…

published July 13, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This SQL injection vulnerability affects ATutor version 2.2.1 and earlier, allowing attackers to sneak in through various components like a waiter serving up the wrong dish! 🍽️ Think of a restaurant where the order forms aren't checked before the kitchen starts cooking. A customer could write anything on the form, leading to a chaotic menu where unexpected orders can cause significant kitchen disasters. An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, modify database entries, or even execute malicious code. This could lead to data breaches or service disruptions, making your ATutor environment a playground for mischief if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of a restaurant where the order forms aren't checked before the kitchen starts cooking. A customer could write anything on the form, leading to a chaotic menu where unexpected orders can cause significant kitchen disasters. This vulnerability stems from a SQL injection flaw in multiple components of ATutor, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries and execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data exposure or unintended database modifications.

What to do

An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, modify database entries, or even execute malicious code. This could lead to data breaches or service disruptions, making your ATutor environment a playground for mischief if left unaddressed! Upgrade to ATutor version 2.2.2 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. Implement input validation and prepared statements in your code to prevent SQL injections from occurring in your application. Regularly review and audit your components to catch vulnerabilities early. You've got this! Strengthen your defenses, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04728 · 91.8th percentile
Published
2017-07-13T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUL 20:00Z
    ATutor version 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to a SQL injection in the Assignment Dropbox, BasicLTI, Blog Post, Blog, Group Course Email, Course Alumni…
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