# CVE-2011-4972: hook\_file\_download in the CKEditor module 7.x-1.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to private files, which allows remote attacke

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-11-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- CKSource CKEditor Drupal module: 7.x-1.4

## Description

hook_file_download in the CKEditor module 7.x-1.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to private files, which allows remote attackers to read private files via a direct request.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on CKSource CKEditor Drupal module, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://drupal.org/node/1337006
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/04/7

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