Vulnerability identifier: #VU667

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7572

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Drupal
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Drupal

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to download configuration export on the target system.
The weakness is caused by improper access control. Via the "system.temporary" route attackers can download the whole config export.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in downloading of configuration export on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Drupal: 8.0.0 - 8.0.6, 8.1.0 - 8.1.9

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External links
http://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-004

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.