CVE-2016-2555

Critical

Published: 13/04/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the database, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update ATutor to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and review application security to minimize the risk of SQL injection attacks.

Original NVD description (English source)

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.