7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-1871

First published: Tue Jun 07 2005(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in the privilege system in Drupal 4.4.0 through 4.6.0, when public registration is enabled, allows remote attackers to gain privileges, due to an "input check" that "is not implemented properly."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Drupal=4.4.0
Drupal=4.4.1
Drupal=4.4.2
Drupal=4.5.0
Drupal=4.5.1
Drupal=4.5.2
Drupal=4.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-1871?

    The severity of CVE-2005-1871 is considered to be high due to the potential for remote attackers to gain unauthorized privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-1871?

    To fix CVE-2005-1871, upgrading to a patched version of Drupal higher than 4.6.0 is recommended.

  • Which versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2005-1871?

    CVE-2005-1871 affects Drupal versions 4.4.0 to 4.6.0.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2005-1871?

    Exploitation of CVE-2005-1871 allows remote attackers to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising website security.

  • Is public registration a risk factor for CVE-2005-1871?

    Yes, enabling public registration in Drupal increases the risk associated with CVE-2005-1871, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

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