CVE-2008-4791: Medium severity drupal vulnerability

Published Oct 29, 2008
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Updated

The user module in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 and 6.x before 6.5 might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended login access rules and successfully login via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Drupal Drupal>=5.0<5.11
Drupal Drupal>=6.0<6.5

Remediation

Event History

Oct 29, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4791?

CVE-2008-4791 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability, allowing potential unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4791?

To fix CVE-2008-4791, upgrade your Drupal installation to at least version 5.11 for Drupal 5.x or 6.5 for Drupal 6.x.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-4791?

CVE-2008-4791 affects users of Drupal versions 5.x prior to 5.11 and 6.x prior to 6.5.

4

What impact does CVE-2008-4791 have on my Drupal site?

CVE-2008-4791 can allow remote authenticated users to bypass login restrictions, potentially compromising user accounts.

5

Is CVE-2008-4791 a remote code execution vulnerability?

CVE-2008-4791 is not a remote code execution vulnerability but rather allows unauthorized login access.

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