First published: Wed Oct 31 2012(Updated: )
The commons_discussion_views_default_views function in modules/features/commons_discussion/commons_discussion.views_default.inc in the Drupal Commons module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.8 for Drupal does not properly enforce intended node access restrictions, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the recent comments listing.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Acquia Commons | =6.x-2.4 | |
Acquia Commons | =6.x-2.5 | |
Acquia Commons | =6.x-2.6 | |
Acquia Commons | =6.x-2.7 | |
Acquia Commons | =6.x-2.x-dev | |
Drupal |
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CVE-2012-4483 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential impact on node access restrictions in the Drupal Commons module.
To fix CVE-2012-4483, upgrade the Drupal Commons module to version 6.x-2.8 or later.
CVE-2012-4483 affects Acquia Commons versions 6.x-2.4 through 6.x-2.7.
Yes, CVE-2012-4483 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass intended node access restrictions.
No, Drupal core is not vulnerable to CVE-2012-4483; the issue is specific to the Drupal Commons module.