DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-068 This module enables you to control access to content based on taxonomy terms.
An attacker with low privileges can view unpublished content because the module fails to enforce access controls on entities.
- 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-2019-068?
DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-068 is a missing authorization vulnerability in drupal/permissions_by_term, published on 25 Sep 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This module enables you to control access to content based on taxonomy terms. The module doesn't sufficiently check if a given entity should be access controlled, defaulting to allowing access even to unpublished nodes.
The vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that the submodule Permissions by Entity must also be enabled.
Which versions are affected by DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-068?
Linux distribution packages (1)
drupal/permissions_by_term Packagist:https://packages.drupal.org/8 | All versions | 2.11.0 |
How do I fix DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-068?
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-2019-068 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2019-068 in the wild and no public exploit code.