CVE-2008-4793 Drupal Node Validation Bypass in the node module API
Remote attackers can bypass node validation in Drupal 5.x, potentially modifying data or bypassing security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-4793?
CVE-2008-4793 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Drupal Drupal, published on 29 Oct 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The node module API in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 allows remote attackers to bypass node validation and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors related to contributed modules.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4793?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including drupal/drupal. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
drupal/drupal Packagist | From 5.0 | 5.11 |
drupal/drupal Packagist | From 5.0 | 5.11 |
Products include Drupal Drupal.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4793?
Upgrade drupal/drupal to 5.11 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2008-4793 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4793 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Drupal Drupal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ph2j-5hxq-gxrr.