CVE-2014-5020 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read files by attaching the file to content with a file field.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2983
https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2014-003PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2983
https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2014-003PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-5020?

CVE-2014-5020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read f...

How severe is CVE-2014-5020?

CVE-2014-5020 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5020?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Drupal Drupal.