CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3162

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.43 and 8.x before 8.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass access restrictions and read, delete, or substitute a link to a file uploaded to an unprocessed form by leveraging permission to create content or comment and upload files.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to sensitive files, potentially leading to data leaks or content manipulation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Drupal to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and review user permissions to restrict access to critical functionalities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.43 and 8.x before 8.0.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass access restrictions and read, delete, or substitute a link to a file uploaded to an unprocessed form by leveraging permission to create content or comment and upload files.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS