CVE-2019-12169
HighPublic exploitATutor 2.2.4 allows Arbitrary File Upload and Directory Traversal, resulting in remote code execution via a ".." pathname in a ZIP archive to the mods/_core/languages/language_import.php (aka Import New Language) or mods/_standard/patcher/index_admin.php (aka Patcher) component.
Published Jun 3, 2019 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-12169 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Atutor.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Atutor <=2.2.4, Atutor 2.2.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
ATutor 2.2.4 allows Arbitrary File Upload and Directory Traversal, resulting in remote code execution via a ".." pathname in a ZIP archive to the mods/_core/languages/language_import.php (aka Import New Language) or mods/_standard/patcher/index_admin.php (aka Patcher) component.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AtutorAtutor | See advisory | 2.2.4 |
Patched Releases
Atutor
<=2.2.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 3, 2019
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/fuzzlove
- exploithttp://incidentsecurity.com/atutor-2-2-4-language_import-arbitrary-file-upload-rce/
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153870/ATutor-2.2.4-Arbitrary-File-Upload-Command-Execution.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158246/ATutor-2.2.4-Directory-Traversal-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploithttps://github.com/fuzzlove/ATutor-2.2.4-Language-Exploit
FAQ
Common Questions.
ATutor 2.2.4 allows Arbitrary File Upload and Directory Traversal, resulting in remote code execution via a ".." pathname in a ZIP archive to the mods/_core/languages/language_import.php (aka Import New Language) or mods/_standard/patcher/index_admin.php (aka Patcher) component.
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 <=2.2.4, Atutor 2.2.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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