CVE-2017-6924

Name: CVE-2017-6924
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-15T20:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6924 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Drupal 8 prior to 8.3.7; When using the REST API, users without the correct permission can post comments via REST that are approved even if the user does not have permission to post approved comments. This issue only affects sites that have the RESTful Web Services (rest) module enabled, the comment entity REST resource enabled, and where an attacker can access a user account on the site with permissions to post comments, or where anonymous users can post comments.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Drupal 8 prior to 8.3.7; When using the REST API, users without the correct permission can post comments via REST that are approved even if the user does not have permission to post approved comments. This issue only affects sites that have the RESTful Web Services (rest) module enabled, the comment entity REST resource enabled, and where an attacker can access a user account on the site with permissions to post comments, or where anonymous users can post comments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	>= 8.0.0, < 8.3.7

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100368Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039200Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.drupal.org/forum/newsletters/security-advisories-for-drupal-core/2017-08-16/drupal-core-multipleMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100368Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039200Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.drupal.org/forum/newsletters/security-advisories-for-drupal-core/2017-08-16/drupal-core-multipleMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6924?

How severe is CVE-2017-6924?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6924 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6924?

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