DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-001 This module enables users to create 'private' vocabularies.
Attackers with specific low-level permissions can view private taxonomy vocabularies due to missing authorization checks on overview pages.
- 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-2023-001?
DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-001 is a missing authorization vulnerability in drupal/private_taxonomy, published on 11 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This module enables users to create 'private' vocabularies.
The module doesn't enforce permissions appropriately for the taxonomy overview page and overview form.
This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have a role with the permission "Administer own taxonomy" or "View private taxonomies"
Which versions are affected by DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-001?
Linux distribution packages (1)
drupal/private_taxonomy Packagist:https://packages.drupal.org/8 | All versions | 2.6.0 |
How do I fix DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-001?
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-2023-001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-001 in the wild and no public exploit code.