CVE-2018-9205: Vulnerability in avatar_uploader v7.x-1.0-beta8 , The code in view.php doesn't verify users or sanitize the...

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CVE-2018-9205 affects the Drupal avatar_uploader module. The reported issue is that view.php does not verify users or sanitize the requested file path, creating a risk that unauthorized users could retrieve files they should not access. Public exploit reference exists, but the bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version. Exposure is likely limited to Drupal sites that installed the avatar_uploader module, especially v7.x-1.0-beta8. The bundle lists affected versions as unspecified, so teams should verify any installed avatar_uploader version and whether view.php is publicly reachable. Prioritize verification on public Drupal sites. The risk is potentially sensitive file exposure, and public exploit information exists. Because the source bundle lacks patch and severity details, urgency should be driven by whether the module is installed and internet-facing. Mitigation focus: Identify and disable unused avatar_uploader installations.; Check Drupal project guidance for fixed or safer versions.; Restrict public access to vulnerable view.php where feasible..

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Jun 7, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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