CVE-2025-9551: Protected Pages - Moderately critical - Access bypass - SA-CONTRIB-2025-101
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in Drupal Protected Pages allows Brute Force.This issue affects Protected Pages: from 0.0.0 before 1.8.0, from 7.X-1.0 before 7.X-2.5.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Drupal Protected Pagesto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch SA-CONTRIB-2025-101
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-9551?
CVE-2025-9551 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow brute force attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9551?
To fix CVE-2025-9551, upgrade Drupal Protected Pages to version 1.8.0 or later.
What versions of Drupal Protected Pages are affected by CVE-2025-9551?
CVE-2025-9551 affects all versions of Drupal Protected Pages prior to 1.8.0.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2025-9551?
CVE-2025-9551 can be exploited through brute force attacks due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-9551?
Yes, a patch is included in the update to version 1.8.0 of Drupal Protected Pages.