Description
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read files by attaching the file to content with a file field.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | drupal7 | 7.14-2+deb7u5 | DSA-2983-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | drupal7 | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2983-1 drupal7 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-2983 vendor-advisory
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2014-003