CVE-2017-1000002

CRITICAL

ATutor <= 2.2.1 - Path Traversal and Code Execution via Course Component

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-1000002. Includes Metasploit module exploits/linux/http/atutor_filemanager_traversal.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a directory traversal vulnerability in ATutor 2.2.1, allowing remote code execution by uploading a malicious ZIP file. It also includes authentication bypass techniques via type juggling and TOCTOU vulnerabilities.

Description

ATutor versions 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to a directory traversal and file extension check bypass in the Course component resulting in code execution. ATutor versions 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to a directory traversal vulnerability in the Course Icon component resulting in information disclosure.

Exploits (1)

metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/atutor_filemanager_traversal.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a directory traversal vulnerability in ATutor 2.2.1, allowing remote code execution by uploading a malicious ZIP file. It also includes authentication bypass techniques via type juggling and TOCTOU vulnerabilities.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ATutor 2.2.1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Target with ATutor 2.2.1 installed · Display errors enabled in PHP · Apache web server · Optional: Valid credentials or remote registration enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99599
Permissions Required x_refsource_confirm
http://www.atutor.ca/atutor/mantis/view.php?id=5681

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.3083
EPSS Percentile 98.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
atutor/atutor < 2.2.1
Published Jul 17, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026