CVE-2008-1731 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions to read or modify nodes when Simple Access interacts with Node clone or Project issue tracking.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-1731?

CVE-2008-1731 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Apr 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Simple Access module for Drupal 5.x through 5.x-1.2-2 does not properly handle the privacy information for nodes, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and read or modify nodes, in opportunistic circumstances related to interaction between Simple Access and (1) Node clone or (2) Project issue tracking.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1731?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 3281d Simple Access.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1731?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1731 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2008-1731 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1731 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9579-gjv6-gp4c.

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