7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4717

First published: Tue Sep 12 2006(Updated: )

The login redirection mechanism in the Drupal 4.7 Pubcookie module before 1.2.2.4 2006/09/06 and the Drupal 4.6 Pubcookie module before 1.6.2.1 2006/09/07 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements and spoof identities of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Drupal Pubcookie Module=1.2.2.4
Drupal Pubcookie Module=1.6.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4717?

    CVE-2006-4717 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote authentication bypass and identity spoofing.

  • How does CVE-2006-4717 affect Drupal Pubcookie Module?

    CVE-2006-4717 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements in the Drupal Pubcookie module, compromising user identity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4717?

    To fix CVE-2006-4717, update the Drupal Pubcookie module to version 1.2.2.4 or later for Drupal 4.7, or version 1.6.2.1 or later for Drupal 4.6.

  • What versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2006-4717?

    CVE-2006-4717 affects Drupal Pubcookie module versions prior to 1.2.2.4 for Drupal 4.7 and prior to 1.6.2.1 for Drupal 4.6.

  • Can CVE-2006-4717 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2006-4717 can lead to data breaches as it allows attackers to impersonate other users and access sensitive information.

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