Internationalization module for Drupal translator cross-site request forgery

internationalization-translator-csrf (41982) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

The Internationalization module for Drupal is vulnerable to a cross-site request forgery, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. By persuading a translator to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change node translation relationships, as well as perform cross-site scripting attacks, Web cache poisoning and other malicious activities.

Platforms Affected:

  • Drupal, Internationalization (i18n) Module for Drupal 5.x-1.0
  • Drupal, Internationalization (i18n) Module for Drupal 5.x-2.2

Remedy:

Refer to DRUPAL-SA-2008-028 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • DRUPAL-SA-2008-028, Internationalization and Localizer - Cross site scripting at http://drupal.org/node/250344.
  • BID-28916: Drupal Multiple Cross Site Scripting and Request Forgery Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2008-1977: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Internationalization (i18n) Drupal module 5.x before 5.x-2.3 and 5.x-1.1, and 6.x before 6.x-1.0 beta 1, allows remote attackers to change node translation relationships via unspecified vectors.
  • SA29961: Drupal Internationalization and Localizer Cross-Site Scripting and Request Forgery
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-1352: Drupal Internationalization and Localizer Multiple Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Apr 23, 2008

The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net

Return to the main page