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CVE-2013-4552

7.5 · HIGH

lib/Auth/Source/External.php in the drupalauth module before 1.2.2 for simpleSAMLphp allows remote attackers to authenticate as an arbitrary user via the user name (uid) in a cookie.

Published May 13, 2014drupalauth_projectCWE-287EPSS 1.43%

Overview

CVE-2013-4552 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting drupalauth_project drupalauth. It was published on May 13, 2014 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

lib/Auth/Source/External.php in the drupalauth module before 1.2.2 for simpleSAMLphp allows remote attackers to authenticate as an arbitrary user via the user name (uid) in a cookie.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from drupalauth_project. Update drupalauth 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
drupalauth_projectdrupalauth0Affected

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/05/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/08/6Refcode.google.com/p/drupalauth/issues/detail?id=9Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/05/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/08/6Refcode.google.com/p/drupalauth/issues/detail?id=9

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4552?

CVE-2013-4552 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting drupalauth_project drupalauth. It was published on May 13, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-4552?

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-2013-4552?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from drupalauth_project. Update drupalauth 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-2013-4552?

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