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The Basic webmail module for Drupal versions 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 is affected by a vulnerability that enables remote authenticated users with the "access basic_webmail" permission to access and read email addresses of other users. This security flaw could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential privacy breaches within the affected Drupal installations.
Overview
This vulnerability in the Basic webmail module for Drupal versions 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.2 allows remote authenticated users with the specific permission to view email addresses of other users, posing a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade their Basic webmail module to version 6.x-1.2 or later. By updating to the patched version, the security flaw that allows unauthorized access to email addresses can be mitigated, ensuring the confidentiality of user data within the Drupal environment.
References
- CVE-2012-5570 Details: CVE-2012-5570
- Openwall Mailing List - 2012/11/20: Link
- Openwall Mailing List - 2012/11/27: Link
- Drupal Security Advisory: Link
- Drupal Security Confirmation: Link
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
