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CVE-2015-5499

4.0 · MEDIUM

The Navigate module for Drupal does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to modify custom widgets and create widget database records by leveraging the "navigate v…

Published Aug 18, 2015navigate_projectCWE-264EPSS 0.86%

Overview

CVE-2015-5499 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting navigate_project navigate. It was published on August 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Navigate module for Drupal does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to modify custom widgets and create widget database records by leveraging the "navigate view" permission.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from navigate_project. Update navigate 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-2015-5499?

CVE-2015-5499 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting navigate_project navigate. It was published on August 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-5499?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5499?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from navigate_project. Update navigate 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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