Track vulnerabilities like this one. Sign up free to get alerted when software you use is affected.
7.5

mytutorials/tutorials Tutorials 2.0 module runs code from uploaded file

CVE-2003-0491 · published 23 years ago
Summary

The Tutorials 2.0 component of mytutorials/tutorials lets anyone upload a script file and then run it on your server. This could let attackers take control of your website or steal data. Fix it by applying the vendor's update, disabling the upload feature, or removing the module until a patch is available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
mytutorials tutorials 2.0
cpe:2.3:a:mytutorials:tutorials:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The Tutorials 2.0 module in XOOPS and E-XOOPS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a PHP file without a MIME image type, then directly accessing the uploaded file.
The Tutorials 2.0 module in XOOPS and E-XOOPS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a PHP file without a MIME image type, then directly accessing the uploaded file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published7 Aug 2003
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2003-0491 · NVD
Track software like this
Free during beta