- Advisory ID: DRUPAL-SA-CONTRIB-2015-122
- Project: Administration Views (third-party module)
- Version: 7.x
- Date: 2015-June-17
- Security risk: 12/25 ( Moderately Critical) AC:Basic/A:Admin/CI:Some/II:Some/E:Theoretical/TD:Default
- Vulnerability: Access bypass
Description
This module replaces administrative overview/listing pages with Views for improved usability.
When combined with other contributed or custom modules, the Administration Views module improperly grants users access to administration pages including the permissions page.
This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that it does not appear in the module itself, but only when combined with select other custom or contributed modules.
CVE identifier(s) issued
- A CVE identifier will be requested, and added upon issuance, in accordance with Drupal Security Team processes.
Versions affected
- Administration Views 7.x-1.x versions prior to 7.x-1.4.
Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the contributed Administration Views module, there is nothing you need to do.
Solution
Install the latest version:
- If you use the Administration Views module for Drupal 7.x, upgrade to Administration Views 7.x-1.4
Also see the Administration Views project page.
Reported by
Fixed by
Coordinated by
- Pere Orga of the Drupal Security Team
- Greg Knaddison of the Drupal Security Team
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