Vulnerability Description
The User module in Drupal 6.x before 6.38 and 7.x before 7.43 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging contributed or custom code that calls the user_save function with an explicit category and loads all roles into the array.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3498
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/15/10
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-001PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3498
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/19
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/15/10
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-001PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3169?
CVE-2016-3169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The User module in Drupal 6.x before 6.38 and 7.x before 7.43 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging contributed or custom code that calls the user_save function with an explicit cat...
How severe is CVE-2016-3169?
CVE-2016-3169 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3169?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Drupal Drupal.