Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Webform REST allows Forceful Browsing. This issue affects Webform REST versions: from 0.0.0 to 4.1.0.
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 9.1 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized access / forceful browsing of Drupal Webform REST resources
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Drupal Webform REST is vulnerable to an incorrect authorization flaw that permits forceful browsing. An attacker can craft URLs to access endpoints that should be restricted, potentially exposing sensitive form data or internal state. The weakness is an access control issue as identified by CWE-863, meaning the system fails to enforce the proper restrictions on who may view or manipulate resources.

Affected Systems

The affected component is the Webform REST module used within Drupal. Versions from the initial release through 4.1.0 are impacted. No other Drupal modules are listed as affected, and the vendor information is Drupal's contribution package for Webform REST.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability’s severity is high, as indicated by a CVSS score of 9.1, and the EPSS score is low (< 1%). However, because it allows an attacker to investigate resources via REST endpoints, the risk remains significant if the module is exposed to the internet. The system can be compromised without requiring elevated privileges, making it a low‑cost, high‑impact scenario. The fact that it is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog does not diminish its danger; it remains publicly documented and could be exploited by automated scanners. Attackers would likely access it over HTTP(S) to the built‑in REST service, making the attack vector remote and requiring only network connectivity to the application.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 20:50 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Webform REST module to the latest release that removes the access bypass flaw (e.g., any version above 4.1.0).
  • If immediate upgrade is not feasible, restrict the REST API permissions to only trusted roles, ensuring that unauthenticated or low‑privilege users cannot invoke the vulnerable endpoints. This can be done by modifying the module’s configuration or using Drupal’s access control system to limit REST access.
  • Deploy firewall or web‑application security measures to monitor and block suspicious REST requests, and consider disabling the REST API for public access altogether until the patch is applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 20:50 UTC.

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References
History

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Webform REST allows Forceful Browsing. This issue affects Webform REST versions: from 0.0.0 to 4.1.0.
Title Webform REST - Moderately critical - Access bypass - SA-CONTRIB-2026-087
Weaknesses CWE-863
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: drupal

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-26T18:40:31.903Z

Reserved: 2026-07-22T17:06:45.880Z

Link: CVE-2026-16644

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T18:39:51.438Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-08-25T23:16:57.200

Modified: 2026-08-28T15:29:44.967

Link: CVE-2026-16644

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T21:00:12Z

Weaknesses