CVE-2014-5020
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files,...
CVE-2014-5020 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.9) in Drupal, published July 20, 2014. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.32%, the 71st percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.9 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.32%EPSS, 71st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read files by attaching the file to content with a file field.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
drupal7Debian:7 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 7.14-2+deb7u5, plus listed versions 7.14-27.14-2+deb7u17.14-2+deb7u1~bpo60+17.14-2+deb7u27.14-2+deb7u2~bpo60+17.14-2+deb7u37.14-2+deb7u47.14-2+deb7u4~bpo60+1 | 7.14-2+deb7u5 |
drupalMageia:3 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 7.29-1.mga3 | 7.29-1.mga3 |
drupalMageia:4 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 7.29-1.mga4 | 7.29-1.mga4 |
drupal7Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS | All versions, plus listed versions 7.23-17.24-17.24-27.26-17.26-1ubuntu0.17.26-1ubuntu0.1+esm17.26-1ubuntu0.1+esm27.26-1ubuntu0.1+esm3 | None known |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read files by attaching the file to content with a file field.
- Record
CVE-2014-5020- CVSS 2.0
- 4.9 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read files by attaching the file to content with a file field.
- Record
CVE-2014-5020- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2014-4919No score
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read files by attaching the file to content with a file field.
- Record
EUVD-2014-4919- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-fh8c-mghq-6w46No score
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files,...
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read files by attaching the file to content with a file field.
- Record
GHSA-fh8c-mghq-6w46- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2014-0322No score
Updated drupal packages fix security vulnerabilities
An information disclosure vulnerability was discovered in Drupal before 7.27. When pages are cached for anonymous users, form state may leak between anonymous users. Sensitive or private information recorded for one anonymous user could thus be disclosed to other users interacting with the same form at the same time (CVE-2014-2983).
Multiple security issues in Drupal before 7.29, including a denial of service issue, an access bypass issue in the File module, and multiple cross-site scripting issues (CVE-2014-5019, CVE-2014-5020, CVE-2014-5021, CVE-2014-5022).
Drupal has been updated to version 7.29, fixing this and other bugs.
- Record
MGASA-2014-0322- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2014-5020No score
The File module in Drupal 7.x before 7.29 does not properly check permissions to view files, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended restrictions and read files by attaching the file to content with a file field.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2014-5020- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2983
drupal.org/SA-CORE-2014-003
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5020
github.com/advisories/GHSA-fh8c-mghq-6w46
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0322.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13271
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drupal.org/SA-CORE-2014-002
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-5020
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-5020