CVE-2004-2161: SQL injection vulnerability in file_overview.php in TUTOS 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2161 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tutos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in file_overview.php in TUTOS 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the link_id parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tutos

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tutos tutos DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1_2004-04-14

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1_2004-04-14

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tutos || rpm -q tutos || tutos --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1_2004-04-14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tutos sudo apt install tutos=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1_2004-04-14> sudo apt-mark hold tutos

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tutos sudo dnf downgrade tutos-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1_2004-04-14> sudo dnf versionlock add tutos

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: TUTOS - 'file_overview.php?link_id' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2161?

tutos: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2161 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2161 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-2161 affect?

CVE-2004-2161 affects tutos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in file_overview.php in TUTOS 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the link_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2161?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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