CVE-2016-7572

Name: CVE-2016-7572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-03T18:59:18.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7572 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The system.temporary route in Drupal 8.x before 8.1.10 does not properly check for "Export configuration" permission, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read a full config export via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The system.temporary route in Drupal 8.x before 8.1.10 does not properly check for "Export configuration" permission, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read a full config export via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	8.0.0
Drupal	Drupal	8.0.1
Drupal	Drupal	8.0.2
Drupal	Drupal	8.0.3
Drupal	Drupal	8.0.4
Drupal	Drupal	8.0.5
Drupal	Drupal	8.0.6
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.0
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.1
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.2
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.3
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.4
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.5
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.6
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.7
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.8
Drupal	Drupal	8.1.9

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93101Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036886Third Party Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-004Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93101Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036886Third Party Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-004Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7572?

How severe is CVE-2016-7572?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7572 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7572?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7572?

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Source: NVD / NIST