CVE-2014-5179 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive node and user information due to missing access permission checks in the Drupal freelinking 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-2014-5179?
CVE-2014-5179 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The freelinking module for Drupal, as used in the Freelinking for Case Tracker module, does not properly check access permissions for (1) nodes or (2) users, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted link.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5179?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Freelinking for Case Tracker Project Freelinking for Case Tracker, Freelinking Project Freelinking.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5179 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-2014-5179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68qr-46rm-f7wh.