CVE-2012-4473: Low severity Christian Johansson Restrict Node Page View vulnerability

Published Nov 30, 2012
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Updated

The Restrict node page view module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "view any node page" or "view any node {type} page" permission to access unpublished nodes via a direct request.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Christian Johansson Restrict Node Page View=7.x-1.0
Christian Johansson Restrict Node Page View=7.x-1.1
Drupal Drupal

Remediation

Event History

Nov 30, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4473?

CVE-2012-4473 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized access to unpublished nodes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4473?

You can fix CVE-2012-4473 by updating the Restrict Node Page View module to version 7.x-1.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4473?

CVE-2012-4473 affects Drupal users who have installed the Restrict Node Page View module versions 7.x-1.0 and 7.x-1.1.

4

What type of users can exploit CVE-2012-4473?

Remote authenticated users with specific permissions can exploit CVE-2012-4473 to view unpublished content.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-4473?

Yes, a patch is available as part of the upgrade to Restrict Node Page View module version 7.x-1.2.

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