DRUPAL-CORE-2023-001 The Media Library module does not properly check entity access in some circumstances.

Not scored Published

Authenticated users with content editing permissions can view unauthorized media metadata due to missing access checks in the Media Library 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-CORE-2023-001?

DRUPAL-CORE-2023-001 is a missing authorization vulnerability in drupal/core, published on 18 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Media Library module does not properly check entity access in some circumstances. This may result in users with access to edit content seeing metadata about media items they are not authorized to access.

The vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that the inaccessible media will only be visible to users who can already edit content that includes a media reference field.

This advisory is not covered by Drupal Steward.

Which versions are affected by DRUPAL-CORE-2023-001?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including drupal/core.

PackageAffectedFixed in
drupal/core PackagistFrom 8.0.09.4.10, 9.5.2, 10.0.2

How do I fix DRUPAL-CORE-2023-001?

Upgrade drupal/core to a fixed version for your release line: 9.4.10, 9.5.2 or 10.0.2.

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

Is DRUPAL-CORE-2023-001 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of DRUPAL-CORE-2023-001 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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