How severe is CVE-2012-5168?

CVE-2012-5168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5168?

CVE-2012-5168 affects Atutor Acontent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5168?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-5168 published?

CVE-2012-5168 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5168

CVE-2012-5168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atutor Acontent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Atutor Acontent
Published: 2012-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5168?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-5168?: CVE-2012-5168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5168?: CVE-2012-5168 affects Atutor Acontent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5168 published?: CVE-2012-5168 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:atutor:acontent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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