- Advisory ID: DRUPAL-SA-CONTRIB-2017-001
- Project: Permissions by Term (third-party module)
- Version: 8.x
- Date: 2017-January-04
- Security risk: 15/25 ( Critical) AC:None/A:None/CI:Some/II:None/E:Theoretical/TD:All
- Vulnerability: Access bypass, Information Disclosure
Description
The Permissions by Term module extends Drupal functionality by restricting access to single nodes via taxonomy terms. Taxonomy terms are part of the Drupal core functionality. Taxonomy term permissions can be coupled to specific user accounts and/or user roles.
Enabling the module unintentionally gives access to all unpublished nodes to anonymous users
CVE identifier(s) issued
- A CVE identifier will be requested, and added upon issuance, in accordance with Drupal Security Team processes.
Versions affected
- Permissions by Term 8.x-1.x versions prior to 8.x-1.11.
Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the contributed Permissions by Term module, there is nothing you need to do.
Solution
If you use the Permissions by Term module for Drupal 8.x, upgrade to Permissions by Term 8.x-1.11.
Also see the Permissions by Term project page.
Reported by
Fixed by
- Peter Majmesku (jepSter) – the module maintainer
Coordinated by
- Michael Hess of the Drupal Security Team
Contact and More Information
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