CVE-2008-4792: The core BlogAPI module in Drupal 5.x before 5.11 and 6.x before 6.5 does not properly validate unspecified...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-4792 is an access-control weakness in Drupal's core BlogAPI module. Authenticated remote users could alter internal form field values to bypass intended content restrictions. The issue affects Drupal 5.x before 5.11 and 6.x before 6.5. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy Drupal 5.x or 6.x sites running versions earlier than 5.11 or 6.5 with BlogAPI enabled and untrusted authenticated users. Prioritize remediation where legacy Drupal sites allow external or lightly trusted user accounts. This is not presented as active exploitation, but access-control bypasses can undermine publishing integrity and governance. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Drupal 5.x sites to 5.11 or later in the 5.x line.; Upgrade Drupal 6.x sites to 6.5 or later in the 6.x line.; Review the Drupal advisory for module-specific guidance..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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