- Advisory ID: DRUPAL-SA-CONTRIB-2015-156
- Project: Colorbox (third-party module)
- Version: 7.x
- Date: 2015-October-07
- Security risk: 8/25 ( Less Critical) AC:Basic/A:User/CI:None/II:None/E:Theoretical/TD:All
- Vulnerability: Access bypass
Description
This module allows for integration of Colorbox, a jQuery lightbox plugin, into Drupal.
The module allows unprivileged users to add unexpected content to a Colorbox, including content from external sites. This allows an unprivileged user to deface a site.
This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have permission to post comments with a text format that allows links.
CVE identifier(s) issued
- A CVE identifier will be requested, and added upon issuance, in accordance with Drupal Security Team processes.
Versions affected
- Colorbox 7.x-2.x versions prior to 7.x-2.10.
Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the contributed Colorbox module, there is nothing you need to do.
Solution
Install the latest version:
- If you use the Colorbox module for Drupal 7.x, upgrade to Colorbox 7.x-2.10
Also see the Colorbox project page.
Reported by
Fixed by
- Fredrik Jonsson the module maintainer
- Ben Dougherty of the Drupal Security Team
Coordinated by
- Ben Dougherty of the Drupal Security Team
Contact and More Information
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