Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A Drupal Login Disable module flaw can let a remote attacker bypass the module's logout protection when certain contributed authentication modules are involved. The source names CAS and URL Login as demonstrated examples. The issue is limited to older 6.x-1.x and 7.x-1.x releases before the fixed versions.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted Drupal hygiene fix, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize systems using external authentication or public login workflows because the business impact is weakened session control and possible user-account handling confusion.
Technical view
CVE-2015-8082 affects Drupal Login Disable module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.2. The module does not properly load Drupal's user_logout function, allowing logout protection bypass through contributed authentication modules such as CAS and URL Login. No CVSS, CWE, or vendor CPE data is provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Drupal sites running the Login Disable contributed module at vulnerable versions, especially alongside CAS, URL Login, or similar contributed authentication modules. Sites not using this module are not shown as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. The public description supports remote bypass of a logout protection mechanism, demonstrated with specific contributed authentication modules, but does not provide evidence of broad exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, CPE, or exploitation telemetry is supplied. Analysis should focus on vulnerable module versions and interaction with contributed authentication modules. Avoid assuming broader Drupal core exposure unless a vendor source confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Login Disable 6.x-1.x to 6.x-1.1 or later.
- Upgrade Login Disable 7.x-1.x to 7.x-1.2 or later.
- Review Drupal project advisories for any additional vendor guidance.
- Assess whether CAS, URL Login, or similar authentication modules are installed.
- Prioritize remediation on internet-facing Drupal login environments.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Drupal sites for the Login Disable module.
- Confirm installed Login Disable version and Drupal major branch.
- Check whether CAS, URL Login, or similar authentication modules are enabled.
- Verify the site is running the fixed module release or later.
- Review authentication and logout-related logs for unusual session behavior.
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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- CVSS
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- 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/2303503CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2608356CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2587643CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2571567CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2587641CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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