Vulnerability Description
The hook_comments API in Drupal 4.7.x before 4.7.8 and 5.x before 5.3 does not pass publication status, which might allow attackers to bypass access restrictions and trigger e-mail with unpublished comments from some modules, as demonstrated by (1) Organic groups and (2) Subscriptions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | Drupal | >= 4.7.0, < 4.7.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://drupal.org/node/184354Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27292Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27352Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26119Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3546Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37296Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00328.htThird Party Advisory
- http://drupal.org/node/184354Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27292Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27352Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26119Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3546Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37296Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00328.htThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5597?
CVE-2007-5597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The hook_comments API in Drupal 4.7.x before 4.7.8 and 5.x before 5.3 does not pass publication status, which might allow attackers to bypass access restrictions and trigger e-mail with unpublished co...
How severe is CVE-2007-5597?
CVE-2007-5597 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Drupal Drupal.