Vulnerability Description
The Subuser module before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal does not properly check "switch subuser" permissions, which allows remote authenticated parent users to change their role by switching to a subuser they created.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boombatower | Subuser | <= 6.x-1.7 |
| Drupal | Drupal | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://drupal.org/node/1700550Patch
- http://drupal.org/node/1700584PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/07/1
- http://drupal.org/node/1700550Patch
- http://drupal.org/node/1700584PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/07/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4487?
CVE-2012-4487 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The Subuser module before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal does not properly check "switch subuser" permissions, which allows remote authenticated parent users to change their role by switching to a subuser they cr...
How severe is CVE-2012-4487?
CVE-2012-4487 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4487?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boombatower Subuser, Drupal Drupal.