CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4491

First published: Wed Oct 31 2012(Updated: )

The Monthly Archive by Node Type module 6.x for Drupal does not properly check permissions defined by node_access modules, which allows remote attackers to access restricted nodes via unspecified vectors.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Earl Dunovant Monthly Archive By Node Type=6.x-1.0
Earl Dunovant Monthly Archive By Node Type=6.x-2.0
Earl Dunovant Monthly Archive By Node Type=6.x-3.0
Drupal

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4491?

    The severity of CVE-2012-4491 is considered to be medium due to the unauthorized access it allows to restricted nodes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4491?

    To fix CVE-2012-4491, upgrade the Monthly Archive by Node Type module to version 6.x-3.0 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-4491?

    CVE-2012-4491 affects users of the Monthly Archive by Node Type module versions 6.x-1.0 and 6.x-2.0 in Drupal.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2012-4491 enable?

    CVE-2012-4491 enables remote attackers to access restricted nodes without proper permissions.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-4491?

    Yes, there are known exploits that allow attackers to leverage CVE-2012-4491 to bypass node access controls.

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