Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Drupal module flaw could store submitted usernames and passwords in Bad Behavior logs. Anyone with the Drupal "administer bad behavior" permission could read those logs and recover sensitive credentials. The sources do not show active exploitation, but exposed passwords can create broader account compromise risk.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted cleanup and credential-protection issue. Prioritize systems with the module installed, broad admin delegation, or sensitive user accounts. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but logged passwords can extend impact if ignored.
Technical view
CVE-2014-8735 affects Bad Behavior module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.2216 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2216 for Drupal. The module logs usernames and passwords, enabling remote authenticated users with "administer bad behavior" permission to obtain sensitive information from logs. No CVSS or CWE data is provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Drupal sites running the affected Bad Behavior module versions. Practical access requires an authenticated account with the "administer bad behavior" permission, but credentials recorded in logs may affect users beyond that role.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The weakness is information disclosure through log access, not unauthenticated remote code execution. Evidence does not describe public exploit tooling or attack volume.
Researcher notes
Key unknowns are CVSS severity, exact logging conditions, and whether credentials remain in retained backups or log exports. Focus validation on affected module versions, permission assignments, and historical log retention. Do not assume exploit activity without new source evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Bad Behavior to 6.x-2.2216, 7.x-2.2216, or later vendor-supported release.
- Restrict the "administer bad behavior" permission to only trusted administrators.
- Review affected logs and remove credential exposure where retention policy allows.
- Rotate passwords for accounts whose credentials may have been logged.
- Check Drupal advisories for any additional vendor-specific cleanup guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Drupal sites for Bad Behavior 6.x-2.x or 7.x-2.x installations.
- Confirm installed module version is at least 6.x-2.2216 or 7.x-2.2216.
- Review who holds the "administer bad behavior" permission.
- Assess Bad Behavior logs for credential-like entries under controlled, authorized review.
- Verify password resets completed for accounts found in exposed logs.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2360955CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2360953CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2361611CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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