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CVE-2012-4470

7.5 · HIGH

The Listhandler module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly check permissions when importing emails, which allows remote comment authors to bypass access restrictions and possibly ha…

Published Nov 30, 2012philip_ludlamCWE-264EPSS 1.30%

Overview

CVE-2012-4470 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting philip_ludlam listhandler. It was published on November 30, 2012 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 Listhandler module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly check permissions when importing emails, which allows remote comment authors to bypass access restrictions and possibly have other unspecified impact.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from philip_ludlam. Update listhandler 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/node/1679412Refdrupal.org/node/1819780Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54376Refdrupal.org/node/1679412Refdrupal.org/node/1819780Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54376

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4470?

CVE-2012-4470 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting philip_ludlam listhandler. It was published on November 30, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4470?

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-2012-4470?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from philip_ludlam. Update listhandler 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-2012-4470?

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