CVE-2008-6169: CSRF

Published Feb 19, 2009
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Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Localization client 5.x before 5.x-1.1 and 6.x before 6.x-1.6 and the Localization server 5.x before 5.x-1.0-alpha5 and 6.x before 6.x-alpha2, modules for Drupal, allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as administrators via unspecified vectors related to the "local translation submission interface."

Affected Software

16 affected components
Drupal Localization client<=5.x-1.0
Drupal Localization server=5.x-1.0alpha1
Drupal Localization client=6.x-1.4
Drupal Localization client=5.x-1.xdev
Drupal Localization server=5.x-1.0alpha2
Drupal Localization client=6.x-1.0
Drupal Localization server<=5.x-1.0alpha4
Drupal Localization server=5.x-1.0alpha3
Drupal Localization server<=6.x-1.0alpha1
Drupal Localization client=6.x-1.2
Drupal Localization server=5.x-1.xdev
Drupal Localization client=6.x-1.xdev
Drupal Localization server=6.x-1.xdev
Drupal Localization client=6.x-1.3
Drupal Localization client=6.x-1.1
Drupal Localization client<=6.x-1.5

Remediation

Event History

Feb 19, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6169?

The severity of CVE-2008-6169 is classified as high due to its potential for CSRF attacks that can lead to unauthorized actions by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6169?

To fix CVE-2008-6169, upgrade the Localization client and server modules to the patched versions 5.x-1.1 or 6.x-1.6 and above.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6169?

CVE-2008-6169 affects Localization client versions prior to 5.x-1.1 and 6.x prior to 6.x-1.6, and Localization server versions prior to 5.x-1.0-alpha5 and 6.x prior to 6.x-alpha2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6169?

CVE-2008-6169 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to perform actions as an authenticated user.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2008-6169?

Websites using affected versions of the Drupal Localization client and server modules are at risk from CVE-2008-6169, particularly if they allow actions to be performed without adequate CSRF protection.

Contact

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