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.
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2017-1000002 is rated High Risk (68.5/100): CVSS Critical severity, with high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 30.83%, 98th percentile). Core evidence: EPSS ranks this CVE among the most likely to be exploited in the near term. Mandatory action: High exploitation likelihood—assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-06-15 | 60.22% | 30.83% | -29.39% |
| 2 | 2025-10-08 | 2.12% | 60.22% | +58.10% |
| 3 | 2025-03-30 | — | 2.12% | — |
Full EPSS history (14 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 3.0 | CRITICAL |
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3.9 | 5.9 | [email protected] |
| 7.5 | 2.0 | HIGH |
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10.0 | 6.4 | [email protected] |
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.atutor.ca/atutor/mantis/changelog_page.php?version_id=55 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.atutor.ca/atutor/mantis/view.php?id=5681 | Permissions Required |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99599 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |