CVE-2005-3404: Multiple PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.4.1 through 1.5.1-pl1 allow remote attackers to includ

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3404 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting atutor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.4.1 through 1.5.1-pl1 allow remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the section parameter followed by a null byte (%00) in (1) body_header.inc.php and (2) print.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adaptive technology resource centre

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-01 12:47 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adaptive technology resource centre atutor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.1 · 1.4.2 · 1.4.3 · 1.5.1 · 1.5.1_pl1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison atutor sudo apt install atutor=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold atutor

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

dnf --showduplicates list atutor sudo dnf downgrade atutor-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add atutor

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: ATutor 1.x - 'body_header.inc.php?section' Local File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: ATutor 1.x - 'print.php?section' Remote File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3404?

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

Is CVE-2005-3404 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3404 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-2005-3404 affect?

CVE-2005-3404 affects atutor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP file inclusion vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.4.1 through 1.5.1-pl1 allow remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the section parameter followed by a null byte (%00) in (1) body_header.inc.php and (2) print.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3404?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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