CVE-2017-6926

Name: CVE-2017-6926
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-01T23:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6926 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Drupal versions 8.4.x versions before 8.4.5 users with permission to post comments are able to view content and comments they do not have access to, and are also able to add comments to this content. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that the comment system must be enabled and the attacker must have permission to post comments.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Drupal versions 8.4.x versions before 8.4.5 users with permission to post comments are able to view content and comments they do not have access to, and are also able to add comments to this content. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that the comment system must be enabled and the attacker must have permission to post comments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	>= 8.4.0, < 8.4.5

References

https://www.drupal.org/sa-core-2018-001Vendor Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/sa-core-2018-001Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6926?

How severe is CVE-2017-6926?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6926 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6926?

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