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7.5

ATutor AContent lets attackers change passwords or categories

CVE-2012-5168 · published 14 years ago
Summary

The ATutor AContent learning platform before version 1.2‑1 can be tricked into changing user passwords or renaming course categories through special web requests. This could let an outsider gain unauthorized access or alter course organization. Apply the vendor’s update or patch to stop the unwanted changes.

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
atutor acontent <= 1.2
cpe:2.3:a:atutor:acontent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
ATutor AContent before 1.2-1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary user passwords or category names via a direct request to (1) user/index_inline_editor_submit.php or (2) course_category/inde...
ATutor AContent before 1.2-1 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary user passwords or category names via a direct request to (1) user/index_inline_editor_submit.php or (2) course_category/index_inline_editor_submit.php.
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
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published22 Oct 2012
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-5168 · NVD
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