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CVE-2022-25270

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Quick Edit module does not properly check entity access in some circumstances.

Published Feb 17, 2022CWE-863EPSS 0.77%

Overview

CVE-2022-25270 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Quick Edit module does not properly check entity access in some circumstances. This could result in users with the "access in-place editing" permission viewing some content they are are not authorized to access. Sites are only affected if the QuickEdit module (which comes with the Standard profile) is installed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25270?

CVE-2022-25270 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-25270?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-25270?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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