CVE-2007-5597 json
The hook_comments API in Drupal 4.7.x before 4.7.8 and 5.x before 5.3 does not pass publication status, which might allow attackers to bypa…
published 2007-10-19 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5572
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 73%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The hook_comments API in Drupal 4.7.x before 4.7.8 and 5.x before 5.3 does not pass publication status, which might allow attackers to bypass access restrictions and trigger e-mail with unpublished comments from some modules, as demonstrated by (1) Organic groups and (2) Subscriptions.
Patch / fix
- drupal drupal 4.7.8, 5.3
Exploit prediction
1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00328.html
vendor-advisory, third-party-advisory
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drupal.org
/node/184354
vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/3546
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/37296
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/27292
third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/27352
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/26119
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5597
- NVD CVE-2007-5597
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