Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects the Drupal Email Registration module version 5.x-2.1. A logged-in remote user could trigger SQL injection through registration-related handling, potentially exposing or altering site data. The source bundle names an upgrade path to 6.x-1.0. There is no cited evidence of active exploitation or CISA KEV listing.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or business-critical Drupal site still using this module version. The issue is not KEV-listed in the bundle, but SQL injection can affect data confidentiality and integrity, so legacy inventory confirmation should not wait.
Technical view
CVE-2008-10004 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in email_registration.module, function email_registration_user, via the namenew argument. The provided CVSS v2 score is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, and single authentication required. The bundle identifies commit 126c141b7db038c778a2dc931d38766aad8d1112 and release 6.x-1.0 as the fix path.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Drupal sites running the Email Registration module 5.x-2.1. The CVSS vector indicates remote access with authentication required. Modern sites are less likely to run this legacy Drupal 5-era module, but legacy estates should be checked directly.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability can be initiated remotely by a user with authentication, according to the provided CVSS vector. The bundle does not cite public exploitation, weaponized proof-of-concept activity, or KEV inclusion. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed rather than active.
Researcher notes
The public bundle gives a clear affected module, function, argument, CWE, CVSS vector, and patch reference. It does not provide exploit details, confirmed exploitation, or broader affected version ranges. Avoid expanding scope beyond Email Registration 5.x-2.1 without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Email Registration to version 6.x-1.0 where compatible.
- Apply the referenced patch commit if upgrading is not immediately possible.
- Inventory Drupal sites for Email Registration 5.x-2.1.
- Check vendor project guidance before changing unsupported legacy deployments.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any Drupal installation uses Email Registration 5.x-2.1.
- Verify patched code includes commit 126c141b7db038c778a2dc931d38766aad8d1112.
- Confirm production deployments run the upgraded or patched module.
- Review change records for Drupal 5 legacy systems.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.222334CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.222334CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/drupalprojects/email_registration/commit/126c141b7db038c778a2dc931d38766aad8d1112CVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/drupalprojects/email_registration/releases/tag/6.x-1.0CVE reference · patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.