CVE-2011-4972

Description

hook_file_download in the CKEditor module 7.x-1.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to private files, which allows remote attackers to read private files via a direct request.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory drupal.org
Affected: CKSource CKEditor Drupal module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://drupal.org/node/1337006 third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/5 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/7 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4972?
CVE-2011-4972 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4972?
To fix CVE-2011-4972, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-4972 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-4972 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-4972?
CVE-2011-4972 affects CKSource CKEditor Drupal module.
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