CVE-2019-7172

CVE-2019-7172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atutor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

A stored-self XSS exists in ATutor through v2.2.4, allowing an attacker to execute HTML or JavaScript code in a vulnerable Real Name field to /mods/_core/users/admins/my_edit.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7172?
A stored-self XSS exists in ATutor through v2.2.4, allowing an attacker to execute HTML or JavaScript code in a vulnerable Real Name field to /mods/_core/users/admins/my_edit.php.
How severe is CVE-2019-7172?
CVE-2019-7172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-7172 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7172?
CVE-2019-7172 affects Atutor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7172?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-7172 published?
CVE-2019-7172 was published on 2019-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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