- Advisory ID: DRUPAL-SA-CONTRIB-2017-020
- Project: Timezone Detect (third-party module)
- Version: 7.x
- Date: 2017-February-22
- Security risk: 13/25 ( Moderately Critical) AC:Basic/A:None/CI:None/II:Some/E:Theoretical/TD:All
- Vulnerability: Cross Site Request Forgery
Description
This module enables sites to automatically detect and set user timezones via JavaScript.
The module does not sufficiently protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): an attacker could use this vulnerability to manipulate a user’s timezone setting. The security implication of this issue depends on the site. It can range from minor annoyance to some level of a bigger bug on a site that relies on the timezone for some more important purpose.
CVE identifier(s) issued
- A CVE identifier will be requested, and added upon issuance, in accordance with Drupal Security Team processes.
Versions affected
- Timezone Detect 7.x-1.x versions prior to 7.x-1.2.
Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the contributed Timezone Detect module, there is nothing you need to do.
Solution
Install the latest version:
- If you use the Timezone Detect module for Drupal 7.x, upgrade to Timezone Detect 7.x-1.2
Also see the Timezone Detect project page.
Reported by
- Greg Knaddison of the Drupal Security Team
Fixed by
- Jordan Magnuson the module maintainer
Coordinated by
- Greg Knaddison of the Drupal Security Team
Contact and More Information
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