#VU23683 Improper access control in Drupal


Published: 2019-12-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23683

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Drupal
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Drupal

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Media Library module. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to media items in certain configurations.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Drupal: 8.8.0 - 8.8.0 rc1, 8.7.0 - 8.7.10


External links
http://www.drupal.org/sa-core-2019-011


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


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