CVE-2023-31250

Drupal core - Moderately critical - Access bypass - SA-CORE-2023-005

Description

The file download facility doesn't sufficiently sanitize file paths in certain situations. This may result in users gaining access to private files that they should not have access to. Some sites may require configuration changes following this security release. Review the release notes for your Drupal version if you have issues accessing private files after updating.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory drupal.org
Affected: Drupal Core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.drupal.org/sa-core-2023-005 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31250?
CVE-2023-31250 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-31250?
To fix CVE-2023-31250, 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-2023-31250 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-31250 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-2023-31250?
CVE-2023-31250 affects Drupal Core.
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