CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4791

First published: Wed Oct 29 2008(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Drupal>=5.0<5.11
Drupal>=6.0<6.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4791?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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