CVE-2012-4483: Medium severity acquia commons vulnerability

Published Oct 31, 2012
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Updated

The commonsdiscussionviewsdefaultviews function in modules/features/commonsdiscussion/commonsdiscussion.viewsdefault.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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
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 Drupal

Event History

Oct 31, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4483?

CVE-2012-4483 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential impact on node access restrictions in the Drupal Commons module.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4483?

To fix CVE-2012-4483, upgrade the Drupal Commons module to version 6.x-2.8 or later.

3

What versions of Acquia Commons are affected by CVE-2012-4483?

CVE-2012-4483 affects Acquia Commons versions 6.x-2.4 through 6.x-2.7.

4

Can CVE-2012-4483 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-4483 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass intended node access restrictions.

5

Is Drupal core vulnerable to CVE-2012-4483?

No, Drupal core is not vulnerable to CVE-2012-4483; the issue is specific to the Drupal Commons module.

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