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CVE-2009-3781

7.5 · HIGH

The filefield_file_download function in FileField 6.x-3.1, a module for Drupal, does not properly check node-access permissions for Drupal core private files, which allows remote attackers to acces…

Published Oct 26, 2009quicksketchCWE-862EPSS 2.16%

Overview

CVE-2009-3781 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting quicksketch filefield. It was published on October 26, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The filefield_file_download function in FileField 6.x-3.1, a module for Drupal, does not properly check node-access permissions for Drupal core private files, which allows remote attackers to access unauthorized files via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from quicksketch. Update filefield to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refdrupal.org/files/issues/filefield-node-access-fix-516104-3.patchRefdrupal.org/node/516104Refdrupal.org/node/609874Refdrupal.org/node/611128Refsecunia.com/advisories/37130Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36792Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53897Refdrupal.org/files/issues/filefield-node-access-fix-516104-3.patchRefdrupal.org/node/516104Refdrupal.org/node/609874

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3781?

CVE-2009-3781 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting quicksketch filefield. It was published on October 26, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3781?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3781?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from quicksketch. Update filefield to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-3781?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3781 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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