CVE-2017-6924

REST API can bypass comment approval - Access Bypass - Moderately Critical

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.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory drupal.org
Affected: Drupal Drupal Core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100368 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.drupal.org/forum/newsletters/security-advisories-for-drupal-core/2017-08-16/drupal-core-multiple mitigation vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039200 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6924?
CVE-2017-6924 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6924?
To fix CVE-2017-6924, 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-2017-6924 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6924 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6924?
CVE-2017-6924 affects Drupal Drupal Core.
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