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- Advisory ID: DRUPAL-SA-CONTRIB-2013-010
- Project: Search API sorts (third-party module)
- Version: 7.x
- Date: 2013-January-23
- Security risk: Moderately critical
- Exploitable from: Remote
- Vulnerability: Cross Site Scripting
Description
This module enables you to sort by Search API facets.
The module doesn't sufficiently filter user entered text in field labels.
This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have a role with the ability to modify field labels such as "administer taxonomy".
CVE identifier(s) issued
- CVE-2013-0227
Versions affected
- Search API Sorts 7.x-1.x versions prior to 7.x-1.4.
Drupal core is not affected. If you do not use the contributed Search API sorts module, there is nothing you need to do.
Solution
Install the latest version:
- If you use the Search API Sorts module for Drupal 7.x, upgrade to Search API Sorts 7.x-1.4
Also see the Search API sorts project page.
Reported by
Fixed by
Coordinated by
- Klaus Purer of the Drupal Security Team
- Greg Knaddison of the Drupal Security Team
Contact and More Information
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