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CVE-2010-0971: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.6.4 allow remote authenticated users, with...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.6.4 allow remote authenticated users, with Instructor privileges, to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Question and (2) Choice fields in tools/polls/add.php, the (3) Type and (4) Title fields in tools/groups/create_manual.php, and the (5) Title field in assignments/add_assignment.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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ATutor 1.6.4 allowed users with Instructor privileges to place malicious script or HTML into several course-management fields. If viewed by other users, that content could run in their browser. The issue is old, authenticated, and product-specific, but still matters where legacy ATutor remains exposed. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running ATutor 1.6.4 with Instructor accounts able to create polls, manual groups, or assignments. Risk increases where instructors are external, numerous, or weakly governed. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions. Treat as a legacy-platform hygiene issue unless ATutor 1.6.4 is still internet-facing or used by many semi-trusted instructors. If present, prioritize upgrade or retirement because public exploit references exist and no patch details are provided here. Mitigation focus: Check ATutor vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or mitigations.; Upgrade or retire ATutor 1.6.4 where it remains in use.; Restrict Instructor privileges to trusted, managed accounts only..

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