{"id":86662,"date":"2026-03-11T15:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:08:14","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2025-7717-missing-authorization-vulnerability-in-drupal-file-download","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-7717-missing-authorization-vulnerability-in-drupal-file-download\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-7717: Missing Authorization Vulnerability in Drupal File Download<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-7717 vulnerability pertains to a Missing Authorization issue that exists within Drupal File Download. This security flaw can potentially lead to unauthorized forceful browsing, posing a severe threat to systems using affected versions of the software. Due to the potential for system compromise and data leakage, addressing this vulnerability is critical for maintaining cybersecurity.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-7717
\nSeverity: High, CVSS score of 7.5
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Drupal File Download | 0.0.0 before 1.9.0
\nDrupal File Download | 2.0.0 before 2.0.1<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability arises due to inadequate authorization checks within the Drupal File Download module. An attacker with knowledge of this flaw can craft specific requests to download files they should not have access to, bypassing the intended permissions. This unauthorized access can potentially result in system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:<\/p>\n

GET \/file\/download?file=..\/..\/sensitive_data.txt HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker is trying to exploit the vulnerability by attempting a directory traversal attack, requesting a sensitive file that should not be publicly accessible.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
Users of affected versions are advised to promptly apply the vendor-supplied patch to mitigate this vulnerability. As a temporary measure, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help detect and block exploit attempts. Regularly updating and patching software is also a critical part of maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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