SQL Injection Vulnerability in ATutor 2.2.1 by ATutor
CVE-2016-2555

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Atutor

Status
Atutor
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 April 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 72%

What is CVE-2016-2555?

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in ATutor 2.2.1 due to improper validation of user inputs in the searchFriends function found in friends.inc.php. This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit the affected application, allowing them to execute arbitrary SQL commands and potentially compromise sensitive data. Proper sanitization and parameterization of SQL queries are essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2016-2555
Created by Rapid7

CVE-2016-2555
Created by shadofren

atutor-blind-sqli
Created by maximilianmarx

References

https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/commit/945a9dca01def8536...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39514/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://sourceincite.com/research/src-2016-08/
x_refsource_MISC

EPSS Score

72% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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