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CVE-2013-4272

4.3 · MEDIUM

The BOTCHA Spam Prevention module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.6, 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.1, and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.3 for Drupal, when the debugging level is set to 5 or 6, logs the content of submitted for…

Published Aug 28, 2013botcha_spam_prevention_projectCWE-200EPSS 1.03%

Overview

CVE-2013-4272 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting botcha_spam_prevention_project botcha. It was published on August 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The BOTCHA Spam Prevention module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.6, 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.1, and 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.3 for Drupal, when the debugging level is set to 5 or 6, logs the content of submitted forms, which allows context-dependent users to obtain sensitive information such as usernames and passwords by reading the log file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from botcha_spam_prevention_project. Update botcha 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4272?

CVE-2013-4272 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting botcha_spam_prevention_project botcha. It was published on August 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-4272?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4272?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from botcha_spam_prevention_project. Update botcha 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.

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