CVE-2026-64963
Path Traversal in ATutor
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in ATutor allows an authenticated user to access files from other course directories when the AT_FORCE_GET_FILE configuration option is enabled. This can lead to unauthorized access to files and disclosure of information about the filesystem structure. Product is no longer actively supported and the vulnerabilities have not been fixed. Only version 2.2.4 was tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested but might also be vulnerable.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 20, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 4bb8329e-dd38-46c1-aafb-9bf32bcb93c6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Disable AT_FORCE_GET_FILE configuration setting.
- Consider upgrading to a supported and patched system.
- Restrict file access based on user roles and permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-64963.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://atutor.github.io/ | |
| https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/08/CVE-2026-64960 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-64963', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-20T14:58:22.469234Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/atutor/ATutor', 'vendor': 'ATutor', 'product': 'ATutor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.2.4', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description A path traversal vulnerability in ATutor allows an authenticated user to access files from other course directories when the AT_FORCE_GET_FILE configuration option is enabled. This can lead to unauthorized access to files and disclosure of information about the filesystem structure. Product is no longer actively supported and the vulnerabilities have not been fixed. Only version 2.2.4 was tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested but might also be vulnerable. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://atutor.github.io/ Added Reference https://cert.pl/en/posts/2026/08/CVE-2026-64960