#VU479 Access bypass in Drupal - CVE: CVE-2011-2687

Vulnerability identifier: #VU479

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE: CVE-2011-2687

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Drupal
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Drupal

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to get unrestricted access to private files.
The weakness exists due to using of private files in combination with a node access module that allows a malicious user to obtain private information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in gaining unlimited access to private data.

Mitigation
Update to 7.1.
https://www.drupal.org/node/1168910
Update to 7.2.
https://www.drupal.org/node/1168946

Vulnerable software versions

Drupal: 7.0

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External links
https://www.drupal.org/node/1168756

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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.