CVE-2008-3220: CSRF
First published: Fri Jul 18 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Drupal 5.x before 5.8 and 6.x before 6.3 allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via vectors involving deletion of "translated strings."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | >=6.0<6.3 | |
| Drupal | >=5.0<5.8 | |
| Fedora | =9 | |
| Fedora | =8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/10/3
- http://drupal.org/node/280571
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30168
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00527.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00016.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31079
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00551.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=454849
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43702
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3220?
CVE-2008-3220 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on administrative actions on affected Drupal installations.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3220?
To fix CVE-2008-3220, update your Drupal installation to version 5.8 or later for Drupal 5.x, and to version 6.3 or later for Drupal 6.x.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-3220?
CVE-2008-3220 affects Drupal versions prior to 5.8 and 6.3, as well as Fedora 8 and 9 if they are running these versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3220?
CVE-2008-3220 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions.
Is it safe to use Drupal 5.x or 6.x after CVE-2008-3220 was disclosed?
Using Drupal 5.x or 6.x without applying the necessary updates puts your site at risk of being exploited through CVE-2008-3220.
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