CVE-2012-4483 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass node access restrictions to view sensitive recent comments in the Drupal Commons 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-2012-4483?
CVE-2012-4483 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The commons_discussion_views_default_views function in modules/features/commons_discussion/commons_discussion.views_default.inc in the Drupal Commons module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.8 for Drupal does not properly enforce intended node access restrictions, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the recent comments listing.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4483?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Acquia Commons.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4483?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4483 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-2012-4483 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4483 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gxjc-3gfg-2x5c.