Features – Less Critical – Denial of Service (DoS) – SA-CONTRIB-2016-020

Description

This module enables you to organize and export configuration data.

The module doesn’t sufficiently protect the admin/structure/features/cleanup path with a token. If an attacker can trick an admin with the “manage features” permission to request a special URL, it could lead to clearing the cache repeatedly and a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that the admin with the “manage features” permissions must be logged in when they request the special URL.

CVE identifier(s) issued

  • A CVE identifier will be requested, and added upon issuance, in accordance with Drupal Security Team processes.

Versions affected

  • Features 7.x-2.x versions prior to 7.x-2.9.
  • Features 7.x-1.x which is no longer supported.

Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the contributed Features module, there is nothing you need to do.

Solution

Install the latest version:

Also see the Features project page.

Reported by

Fixed by

Coordinated by

Contact and More Information

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