CVE-2013-2247: High severity fast permissions administration vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2013
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Updated

The Fast Permissions Administration module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.5 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.3 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to the modal content callback, which allows remote attackers to obtain unspecified access to the permissions edit form.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=6.x-2.0
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=6.x-2.1
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=6.x-2.2
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=6.x-2.3
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=6.x-2.4
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=6.x-2.x-dev
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=7.x-2.0
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=7.x-2.1
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=7.x-2.2
Fast Permissions Administration Project Fast Permission Administration=7.x-2.x-dev
Drupal Drupal

Event History

Aug 28, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2247?

CVE-2013-2247 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2247?

To fix CVE-2013-2247, update the Fast Permissions Administration module to version 6.x-2.5 or 7.x-2.3 or higher.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2247?

CVE-2013-2247 affects Fast Permissions Administration module versions 6.x-2.0 to 6.x-2.4 and 7.x-2.0 to 7.x-2.2.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2013-2247?

CVE-2013-2247 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the permissions edit form.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-2247?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2013-2247; the recommended action is to update to a patched version.

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