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CVE-2012-5543: The Feeds module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.0-alpha6 for Drupal, when a field is mapped to the node's author, doe...

The Feeds module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.0-alpha6 for Drupal, when a field is mapped to the node's author, does not properly check permissions, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary nodes via a crafted source feed.

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This affects Drupal 7 sites using the Feeds contributed module. In certain feed-mapping configurations, a remote attacker could submit a crafted feed that creates nodes under arbitrary authorship because permissions were not properly checked. Exposure is limited to Drupal sites using Feeds 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.0-alpha6, with a field mapped to node author and feed ingestion reachable by untrusted users or sources. Prioritize exposed public or partner-facing Drupal feed import workflows. Business risk is unauthorized content creation and content integrity loss, not confirmed system takeover from the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Feeds 7.x-2.x to 7.x-2.0-alpha6 or later where applicable.; Review Drupal advisory and module maintainer guidance before deploying changes.; Restrict feed import access to trusted roles and trusted sources..

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