Drupal sensitive information disclosure in Drupal/Core
Summary
CVE-2016-9449: Drupal sensitive information disclosure. Affects drupal/core across 2 version ranges.
>= 7.0, < 7.52
>= 8.0, < 8.2.3
Fixed in 7.52 or 8.2.3, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Drupal/Core is a popular open-source content management system (CMS) used for building websites and applications. It provides a flexible and extensible framework for managing and organizing content. The taxonomy module in Drupal/Core allows users to categorize and classify content using predefined terms. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in versions before 7.52 and 8.2.3 that could lead to sensitive information disclosure.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the taxonomy module of Drupal/Core arises from inconsistent naming of access query tags. Remote authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information about taxonomy terms. By leveraging the inconsistent naming, an attacker can bypass access controls and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This could potentially expose confidential information, compromise user privacy, and lead to further security breaches.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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>= 7.0, < 7.527.52composer require drupal/core:7.52 -
>= 8.0, < 8.2.38.2.3composer require drupal/core:8.2.3
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by updating Drupal/Core to the patched version.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in the taxonomy module of Drupal/Core can allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information. It is crucial to update Drupal/Core to the patched version to mitigate this vulnerability and prevent unauthorized access to confidential data. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Drupal/Core is an open-source content management system used for building websites and applications. It provides a flexible framework for managing and organizing content.
The taxonomy module in Drupal/Core allows users to categorize and classify content using predefined terms. It helps in organizing and structuring content.
The vulnerability in the taxonomy module allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information about taxonomy terms by exploiting inconsistent naming of access query tags. This can lead to unauthorized access to confidential data.
The vulnerability could result in the exposure of sensitive information, compromise user privacy, and potentially lead to further security breaches. It is crucial to apply the recommended fix to mitigate these risks.
To fix this vulnerability, update Drupal/Core to version 7.52 or 8.2.3, depending on the installed version. This will ensure consistent naming of access query tags and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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