DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-008 This module enables you to associate Forums as Group 1.x content and use Group access permissions.

Not scored Published

An attacker with low privileges can view forum topics they should not have access to due to incorrect node access restrictions.

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-2023-008?

DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-008 is a missing authorization vulnerability in drupal/group_forum, published on 1 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This module enables you to associate Forums as Group 1.x content and use Group access permissions.

Previous versions of the module incorrectly set node access on creation, and did not correctly restrict access to lists of forum topics.

Which versions are affected by DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-008?

Linux distribution packages (1)
drupal/group_forum Packagist:https://packages.drupal.org/8From 2.0.02.0.2

How do I fix DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-008?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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