CVE-2015-8601 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The Chat Room module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal does not properly check permissions when setting up a websocket for chat messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read messages from arbitrary Chat Rooms via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chat Room Project	Chat Room	7.x-2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://www.drupal.org/node/2627428Patch
https://www.drupal.org/node/2627478PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/node/2627428Patch
https://www.drupal.org/node/2627478PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8601?

CVE-2015-8601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Chat Room module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal does not properly check permissions when setting up a websocket for chat messages, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restri...

How severe is CVE-2015-8601?

CVE-2015-8601 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8601?

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