How severe is CVE-2017-1000003?

CVE-2017-1000003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1000003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000003?

CVE-2017-1000003 affects Atutor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000003?

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

When was CVE-2017-1000003 published?

CVE-2017-1000003 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000003

CVE-2017-1000003 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Atutor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Atutor
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ATutor versions 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to an incorrect access control check vulnerability in the Social Application component resulting in privilege escalation. ATutor versions 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to an incorrect access control check vulnerability in the Module component resulting in privilege escalation. ATutor versions 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to a incorrect access control check vulnerability in the Alternative Content component resulting in privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000003?: ATutor versions 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to an incorrect access control check vulnerability in the Social Application component resulting in privilege escalation. ATutor versions 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to an incorrect access control check vulnerability in the Module component resulting in privilege escalation. ATutor versions 2.2.1 and earlier are vulnerable to a incorrect access control check vulnerability in the Alternative Content component resulting in privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000003?: CVE-2017-1000003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1000003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000003?: CVE-2017-1000003 affects Atutor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000003?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1000003 published?: CVE-2017-1000003 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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