Vulnerability Description
The User module in Drupal 7.x before 7.44 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via vectors involving contributed or custom code that triggers a rebuild of the user profile form.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | Drupal | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3604Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91230
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-002Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3604Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91230
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-002Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6211?
CVE-2016-6211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The User module in Drupal 7.x before 7.44 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via vectors involving contributed or custom code that triggers a rebuild of the user profile form.
How severe is CVE-2016-6211?
CVE-2016-6211 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Drupal Drupal, Debian Debian Linux.