DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-040 The Data Field module provides a way of building field types that are made up of other fields, a simpler alternative to e.g.
A user with basic access permissions can improperly view and edit entity fields due to missing authorization checks in the Data Field module.
- 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-2023-040?
DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-040 is a missing authorization vulnerability in drupal/datafield, published on 23 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Data Field module provides a way of building field types that are made up of other fields, a simpler alternative to e.g. the Paragraphs system.
Access to these forms isn't properly validated, allowing a user with the "access content" permission to view and edit fields on entities.
Which versions are affected by DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-040?
Linux distribution packages (1)
drupal/datafield Packagist:https://packages.drupal.org/8 | All versions | 1.0.16 |
How do I fix DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-040?
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-2023-040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2023-040 in the wild and no public exploit code.