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4.3
CVE-2014-5179: Freelinking module in Drupal can leak sensitive data
CVE-2014-5179 · published 12 years ago
Summary
The Drupal freelinking component used by the Freelinking for Case Tracker module does not verify who is allowed to view content or users. This mistake lets an attacker create a special link that can expose private information. Apply the latest update for the freelinking and Freelinking for Case Tracker modules or disable the module until it is patched.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| freelinking_for_case_tracker_project | freelinking_for_case_tracker |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:freelinking_for_case_tracker_project:freelinking_for_case_tracker:-:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:* |
| freelinking_project | freelinking |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:freelinking_project:freelinking:-:*:*:*:*:drupal:*:* |
Original advisory text
The freelinking module for Drupal, as used in the Freelinking for Case Tracker module, does not properly check access permissions for (1) nodes or (2) users, which allows remote attackers to obtain...
The freelinking module for Drupal, as used in the Freelinking for Case Tracker module, does not properly check access permissions for (1) nodes or (2) users, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted link.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3
Medium
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published6 Aug 2014
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-5179 · NVD
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