CVE-2008-1729

Name: CVE-2008-1729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-11T19:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1729 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The menu system in Drupal 6 before 6.2 has incorrect menu settings, which allows remote attackers to (1) edit the profile pages of arbitrary users, and obtain sensitive information from (2) tracker and (3) blog pages, related to a missing check for the "access content" permission; and (4) allows remote authenticated users, with administration page view access, to edit content types.. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The menu system in Drupal 6 before 6.2 has incorrect menu settings, which allows remote attackers to (1) edit the profile pages of arbitrary users, and obtain sensitive information from (2) tracker and (3) blog pages, related to a missing check for the "access content" permission; and (4) allows remote authenticated users, with administration page view access, to edit content types.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.40%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	>= 6.0, < 6.2

References

http://drupal.org/node/244637Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29762Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/44270Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28714Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1185/referencesThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41755Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://drupal.org/node/244637Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29762Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/44270Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28714Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1185/referencesThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41755Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1729?

How severe is CVE-2008-1729?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1729 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1729?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST