Vulnerability Description
In Drupal 8 prior to 8.3.7; When using the REST API, users without the correct permission can post comments via REST that are approved even if the user does not have permission to post approved comments. This issue only affects sites that have the RESTful Web Services (rest) module enabled, the comment entity REST resource enabled, and where an attacker can access a user account on the site with permissions to post comments, or where anonymous users can post comments.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | Drupal | >= 8.0.0, < 8.3.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100368Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039200Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.drupal.org/forum/newsletters/security-advisories-for-drupal-core/201MitigationVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100368Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039200Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.drupal.org/forum/newsletters/security-advisories-for-drupal-core/201MitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6924?
CVE-2017-6924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). In Drupal 8 prior to 8.3.7; When using the REST API, users without the correct permission can post comments via REST that are approved even if the user does not have permission to post approved commen...
How severe is CVE-2017-6924?
CVE-2017-6924 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Drupal Drupal.