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Plain-English summary
This issue affects Drupal sites using the OSF module if the OSF Import module is enabled. An attacker could trick a logged-in administrator's browser into creating OSF datasets without intended approval. The public source bundle does not identify data theft, code execution, or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted maintenance risk, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize remediation if Drupal sites use OSF Import and administrators manage sensitive dataset workflows.
Technical view
CVE-2015-7233 is a CSRF vulnerability in Drupal OSF module 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.1 when OSF Import is enabled. The described impact is administrator-authenticated requests that create new OSF datasets. The vectors are unspecified in the provided CVE description.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Drupal installations running the OSF 7.x-3.x module before 7.x-3.1 with OSF Import enabled. Sites without this module, without OSF Import, or already updated are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit availability, or detailed attack vectors. Practical abuse would require an authenticated administrator's browser to be induced into submitting an unintended request.
Researcher notes
The affected component is specifically OSF 7.x-3.x before 7.x-3.1 with OSF Import enabled. The CVE description leaves vectors unspecified, and the bundle provides no CVSS, CWE, exploit evidence, or broader product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade the Drupal OSF module to 7.x-3.1 or later where applicable.
- Disable OSF Import if it is not required.
- Review Drupal advisory guidance before applying production changes.
- Limit administrator browsing while authenticated to sensitive Drupal sessions.
- Confirm dataset creation activity after remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Drupal sites for the OSF module and installed version.
- Check whether OSF Import is enabled on each site.
- Confirm affected sites are upgraded beyond 7.x-3.0.
- Review logs or audit trails for unexpected OSF dataset creation.
- Verify administrative workflows still require intended user action.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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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/2537120CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2537860CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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