🛡️ CVE-2017-6931 — core
Description
Drupal Settings Tray access bypass
In Drupal versions 8.4.x versions before 8.4.5 the Settings Tray module has a vulnerability that allows users to update certain data that they do not have the permissions for. If you have implemented a Settings Tray form in contrib or a custom module, the correct access checks should be added. This release fixes the only two implementations in core, but does not harden against other such bypasses. This vulnerability can be mitigated by disabling the Settings Tray module.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs low-level privileges on the target. No user interaction is required. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity high, availability none.
Weakness class
CVE-2017-6931 is classified as CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. Uploads are accepted without restricting type, so an executable file can be placed where the server will run it.
Affected software
CVE-2017-6931 is recorded against 2 packages.
- drupal/core (from 8.4.0 up to 8.4.5)
- drupal/drupal (from 8.4.0 up to 8.4.5)
Timeline and source
Published on 13 May 2022 and last revised on 23 April 2024. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Package)
www.drupal.org (Web)
Details
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| drupal/core | 8.4.0 | 8.4.5 |
| drupal/drupal | 8.4.0 | 8.4.5 |
Similar Threats
- Unknown CLSA-2026-1776214337
- Unknown CLSA-2026-1778201069
- Unknown CLSA-2026-1779410881
- Unknown CLSA-2026-1783645405
- Unknown CLSA-2026-1784682869
More CVE 2017 advisories
Browse all of CVE 2017 in the advisory index.
Free Vulnerability Check
Is your site affected by CVE-2017-6931?
BotEraser helps you identify potentially vulnerable plugins and themes by checking your installation against CVE-2017-6931 and other known CVE records.
Scan My Site Free →No credit card required · Results in minutes
ⓘ Data Notice: The information presented above has been compiled from publicly available internet sources. Boteraser aggregates this data solely for informational purposes and does not independently classify, evaluate, or endorse any findings about the vulnerabilities listed. The accuracy and completeness of this information is the sole responsibility of the original publishers. Boteraser and its operators accept no liability for any decisions made based on this data.