CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2771

First published: Wed Jun 18 2008(Updated: )

The Node Hierarchy module 5.x before 5.x-1.1 and 6.x before 6.x-1.0 for Drupal does not properly implement access checks, which allows remote attackers with "access content" permissions to bypass restrictions and modify the node hierarchy via unspecified attack vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Drupal=5.0
Drupal=6.0
Drupal Node Hierarchy Module=5
Drupal Node Hierarchy Module=6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2771?

    CVE-2008-2771 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse by users with access permissions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2771?

    To fix CVE-2008-2771, update the Node Hierarchy module to the latest version available, either 5.x-1.1 or 6.x-1.0.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-2771?

    CVE-2008-2771 affects users of the Node Hierarchy module versions 5.x before 5.x-1.1 and 6.x before 6.x-1.0 for Drupal.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2008-2771?

    Attackers exploiting CVE-2008-2771 can modify the node hierarchy, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in content organization.

  • What versions of Drupal are impacted by CVE-2008-2771?

    CVE-2008-2771 impacts Drupal versions 5.0 and 6.0 due to improper access checks in the Node Hierarchy module.

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