CVE-2016-2555

Name: CVE-2016-2555
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-13T14:59:01.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 79.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2555 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in include/lib/mysql_connect.inc.php in ATutor 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchFriends function to friends.inc.php.. EPSS estimates a 79.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in include/lib/mysql_connect.inc.php in ATutor 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchFriends function to friends.inc.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

79.62%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atutor	Atutor	2.2.1

References

http://sourceincite.com/research/src-2016-08/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/atutor_sqliThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/commit/629b2c992447f7670a2fecc484abfad8c4c2d298Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/commit/945a9dca01def8536516088da30fe6a4b7e9fa85Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39514/
http://sourceincite.com/research/src-2016-08/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/http/atutor_sqliThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/commit/629b2c992447f7670a2fecc484abfad8c4c2d298Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/atutor/ATutor/commit/945a9dca01def8536516088da30fe6a4b7e9fa85Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39514/

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2555?

SQL injection vulnerability in include/lib/mysql_connect.inc.php in ATutor 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchFriends function to friends.inc.php.

How severe is CVE-2016-2555?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2555 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 79.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2555?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2555?

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Source: NVD / NIST