CVE-2015-3231: The Render cache system in Drupal 7.x before 7.38, when used to cache content by user role, allows remote a...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Drupal core flaw could let an authenticated user see private content that the site owner or administrator viewed. The issue depends on Drupal 7 render caching being used by user role. For organizations still running affected Drupal 7 versions, this is a confidentiality risk, not a confirmed remote takeover issue. Exposure is most likely on Drupal 7 sites below 7.38 that cache rendered content by user role and handle private or privileged content. Anonymous-only sites or sites not using the vulnerable cache pattern may have lower practical exposure, but the bundle does not define safe configurations. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing Drupal 7 site with authenticated users and private content. The business concern is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive content, especially if administrators view confidential pages that may enter cache. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Drupal 7 installations to 7.38 or later.; Review Drupal SA-CORE-2015-002 and distribution advisories for vendor-specific packages.; Prioritize sites containing private, regulated, or administrative content..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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