DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-050 This module enables you to handle fields for Custom Menu Links.

Not scored Published

Attackers with content creation permissions can bypass menu administration checks to modify custom menu links.

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 DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-050?

DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-050 is a missing authorization vulnerability in drupal/menu_item_extras, published on 22 May 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This module enables you to handle fields for Custom Menu Links.
The module doesn't sufficiently check requests to one of the module controllers if the user has permission 'administer menu'.
This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have a role with the permission to create content.

Which versions are affected by DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-050?

Linux distribution packages (1)
drupal/menu_item_extras Packagist:https://packages.drupal.org/8All versions2.5.0

How do I fix DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-050?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-050 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-050 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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