- Advisory ID: SA-CONTRIB-2016-045
- Project: Require Login (third-party module)
- Version: 7.x, 8.x
- Date: 2016-August-10
- Security risk: 13/25 ( Moderately Critical) AC:Basic/A:None/CI:Some/II:None/E:Theoretical/TD:All
- Vulnerability: Cross Site Scripting, Access bypass
Description
This module enables you to restrict site access without using user roles or permissions.
The module does not sufficiently escape some of its settings, and, in some cases, allows malicious users to bypass the protection offered by Require Login.
CVE identifier(s) issued
- A CVE identifier will be requested, and added upon issuance, in accordance with Drupal Security Team processes.
Versions affected
- Require Login 7.x-2.x versions prior to 7.x-2.4
- Require Login 8.x-1.x versions prior to 8.x-1.8
Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the contributed Require Login module, there is nothing you need to do.
Solution
Install the latest version:
- If you use the Require Login module for Drupal 7.x, upgrade to Require Login 7.x-2.4
- If you use the Require Login module for Drupal 8.x, upgrade to Require Login 8.x-1.8
Also see the Require Login project page.
Reported by
- Ivo Van Geertruyen of the Drupal Security Team
Fixed by
- Robert Phillips the module maintainer
- Ivo Van Geertruyen of the Drupal Security Team
Coordinated by
- Ivo Van Geertruyen of the Drupal Security Team
Contact and More Information
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