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Plain-English summary
This is a Drupal Taxonomy Find module cross-site scripting issue. A logged-in user with specific permissions could place script or HTML into taxonomy vocabulary or term names, potentially affecting other users who view that content. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or detailed fix information in the supplied bundle.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted legacy-Drupal cleanup item. Prioritize if the module is enabled on externally used sites or if many authenticated users can edit taxonomy data.
Technical view
CVE-2015-7878 affects Drupal Taxonomy Find module release lines described as 6.x and 7.x variants. The flaw is XSS through taxonomy vocabulary and term names, requiring a remote authenticated user with certain permissions. CVE data lists no CWE, CVSS vector, or CPE details in the supplied bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on legacy Drupal sites that have the Taxonomy Find module enabled and allow non-admin authenticated users to manage or influence taxonomy vocabulary or term names.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show known active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires authentication and relevant permissions, which lowers broad internet risk but still matters where many users can edit taxonomy data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and Drupal advisory reference. The affected version text in the bundle is ambiguous, and no CVSS, CWE, exploit status, CPE, or specific fixed release is included.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Drupal sites using the Taxonomy Find module.
- Review Drupal advisory guidance before choosing a version or patch path.
- Restrict taxonomy vocabulary and term management permissions to trusted administrators.
- Disable the module where it is not business-critical.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected script or HTML in taxonomy names.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Taxonomy Find is installed and enabled on Drupal sites.
- Check module versions against the affected 6.x and 7.x ranges in the CVE description.
- Review roles that can create or edit taxonomy vocabulary and term names.
- Inspect taxonomy vocabulary and term names for unexpected HTML or script content.
- Verify remediation against Drupal vendor guidance after changes.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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/2577903CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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