Arbitrary code execution in Drupal Drupal



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Drupal

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU556

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform arbitrary code execution on the target server.
The weakness is caused by Drupal installer. Use of visitors' credentials for database in case of lack of site's database inaccessibility leads to arbitary code execution.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to 5.3.
http://ftp.drupal.org/files/projects/drupal-5.3.tar.gz

Vulnerable software versions

Drupal: 5.0 - 5.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.drupal.org/node/184316


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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