CVE-2009-2077: Drupal 6.x before 6.x-2.6, a module for Drupal, allows remote authenticated users to bypass access restrict...

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CVE-2009-2077 is an access-control bypass in a Drupal 6 module before version 6.x-2.6. An authenticated user could see content they should not see, including unpublished anonymous content or private content exposed through generated queries. The main business risk is confidentiality loss, not system takeover. Exposure is most likely on legacy Drupal 6 sites running the affected module before 6.x-2.6, especially where authenticated users can access views or query-backed content listings. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory confirmation is required. Treat this as a targeted confidentiality issue for legacy Drupal environments. It is not documented here as actively exploited, but it can expose sensitive content to ordinary authenticated users. Prioritize if Drupal 6 still hosts private, unpublished, customer, or regulated data. Mitigation focus: Identify Drupal 6 sites and modules matching versions before 6.x-2.6.; Upgrade the affected module to 6.x-2.6 or later, if still maintained.; Review Drupal advisory pages for vendor-specific remediation guidance..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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