critical · CVSS v3 9.1
CVE-2026-84920
Drupal Unpublished Node Permissions allows attackers to forcefully browse unpublished content due to incorrect authorization checks. The fla
Overview
Drupal Unpublished Node Permissions allows attackers to forcefully browse unpublished content due to incorrect authorization checks. The flaw exists in versions 0.0.0 through 1.8.0 and can expose sensitive draft pages to unauthenticated users. It is a critical vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1.
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Unpublished Node Permissions allows Forceful Browsing. This issue affects Unpublished Node Permissions versions: from 0.0.0 to 1.8.0.
Impact
The vulnerability compromises confidentiality by exposing unpublished content to unauthorized users. It can also affect integrity if attackers modify or delete draft content. Website administrators and content creators are directly impacted, as their unpublished data may be leaked or tampered with.
Remediation
Update the Unpublished Node Permissions module to version 1.8.1 or later. If an update is not immediately possible, disable the module or restrict its permissions to trusted roles. Verify that unpublished nodes are not accessible via direct URLs and audit access logs for suspicious activity.
Risk context
The CVSS v3 score of 9.1 classifies this as a critical issue, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation and significant impact. Immediate attention is recommended to prevent potential data leakage.
Affected products
- Drupal CMS
- Drupal Unpublished Node Permissions
Scores
- Severity
- critical
- CVSS v2
- 6.4
- CVSS v3
- 9.1
- CVSS v4
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- EPSS
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