CVE-2010-3094: Drupal cross-site scripting vulnerability via actions feature and trigger module
Summary
CVE-2010-3094: Drupal cross-site scripting vulnerability via actions feature and trigger module. Affects drupal/drupal versions >= 6.0, < 6.18. Fixed in 6.18. How to fix ↓
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Background
Drupal is a popular open-source content management system (CMS) written in PHP. It provides a flexible platform for building websites and web applications. The actions feature and trigger module in Drupal 6.x versions prior to 6.18 allow remote authenticated users with certain privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML. These vulnerabilities can be exploited through various inputs, including action descriptions, action messages, nodes, and taxonomy terms.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Drupal 6.x versions before 6.18 is due to insufficient input sanitization and validation. Remote authenticated users with specific privileges can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious web script or HTML into the affected system. This can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, where an attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the targeted user's browser. The impact of this vulnerability depends on the privileges of the authenticated user and the sensitivity of the affected system's data.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
6.18
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version of Drupal is not immediately feasible, users can mitigate the risk by implementing input validation and sanitization measures. This can be done by implementing custom code or using security modules or plugins that provide input filtering and validation functionality. It is important to thoroughly test any custom code or third-party modules to ensure they effectively mitigate the vulnerability.
Conclusion
The cross-site scripting vulnerability in Drupal 6.x versions prior to 6.18 can allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML. Upgrading to the latest version of Drupal is the recommended solution to fix this vulnerability. In the meantime, implementing input validation and sanitization measures can help mitigate the risk. It is important to stay updated with security patches and follow secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. For further support and assistance, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability depends on the privileges of the authenticated user and the sensitivity of the affected system's data. It can potentially lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the targeted user's browser.
Drupal 6.x versions prior to 6.18 are affected by this vulnerability. Specifically, remote authenticated users with certain privileges can exploit this issue.
At the time of this advisory, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting this vulnerability. However, it is always recommended to promptly apply security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of potential exploits.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your Drupal installation is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just the composer.lock file, without requiring access to the code or installation.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the official Drupal security advisory at [link to advisory]. You can also reach out to info@devnack.com for further support on vulnerability remediation.
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