CVE-2014-9752: Medium severity ATutor ATutor vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2015
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Updated

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in mods/core/properties/lib/course.inc.php in ATutor before 2.2 patch 6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a PHP extension as a customicon for a new course, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in content/.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ATutor ATutor<=2.2

Event History

Nov 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9752?

CVE-2014-9752 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9752?

To mitigate CVE-2014-9752, upgrade to ATutor version 2.2 patch 6 or later to secure against the unrestricted file upload issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-9752?

CVE-2014-9752 affects authenticated users of ATutor versions prior to 2.2 patch 6 who can upload files as custom icons.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2014-9752 enable?

CVE-2014-9752 allows an attacker to upload a malicious PHP file, which could lead to remote code execution on the server.

5

When was CVE-2014-9752 discovered?

CVE-2014-9752 was reported in 2014 and highlights a vulnerability present in earlier versions of ATutor.

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