CVE-2017-1000002Atutor Path Traversal
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.
Published Jul 17, 2017 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-1000002 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Atutor.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Atutor 2.2.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
31%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AtutorAtutor | See advisory | 2.2.1 |
Patched Releases
Atutor
2.2.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 17, 2017
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryatutor.ca · changelog_page.php
- advisory99599
- exploitMSF atutor_filemanager_traversal.rb
- otheratutor.ca · mantis
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Atutor. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Atutor 2.2.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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