Vulnerability identifier: #VU464

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5652

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Drupal
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Drupal

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to look the uploaded files over.
The weakness exists due to access control error and results in showing of uploaded files in RSS feeds and search results. The vulnerability increases possibility to view the information by users not allowed to read it before.
Successful exploitation of the weakness allows malicious users to obtain uploaded files.

Mitigation
Update to 6.27.
https://www.drupal.org/drupal-6.27-release-notes

Vulnerable software versions

Drupal: 6.0 - 6.26

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External links
http://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2012-004

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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.