CVE-2009-4520 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions to read comments via the autocomplete path in the Drupal CCK Comment Reference module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4520?
CVE-2009-4520 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The CCK Comment Reference module 5.x before 5.x-1.2 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read comments by using the autocomplete path.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kristof De Jaeger Commentreference.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4520 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-2009-4520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c4gr-vqp8-vq6p.