CVE-2016-20005

The REST/JSON project 7.x-1.x for Drupal allows user registration bypass, aka SA-CONTRIB-2016-033

published December 31, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple trick lets users register without permission! This vulnerability in Drupal's REST/JSON project could let unwanted guests past the gate! Think of it like a party without a guest list — anyone could just walk in without an invitation, completely bypassing security checks at the door. This could lead to unauthorized user accounts being created, opening the door to spammy profiles or worse. Think of all the chaos of uninvited guests taking over your party and causing mischief!

Put simply

Think of it like a party without a guest list — anyone could just walk in without an invitation, completely bypassing security checks at the door. The user registration bypass vulnerability in the Drupal REST/JSON project allows attackers to create accounts without going through proper authentication, since it doesn't follow Drupal's security advisory policy.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized user accounts being created, opening the door to spammy profiles or worse. Think of all the chaos of uninvited guests taking over your party and causing mischief! Immediately remove the vulnerable module if it's not in use, and ensure your user registration processes are secure. Regularly audit your Drupal installations for compliance with security best practices. You've got this! With these steps, you can kick out those unwelcome guests and keep your Drupal party secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01237 · 68.7th percentile
Published
2020-12-31T23:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 23:26Z
    The REST/JSON project 7.x-1.x for Drupal allows user registration bypass, aka SA-CONTRIB-2016-033
    cvelistv5