CVE-2026-3210: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Drupal Material Icons
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Material Icons allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects Material Icons: from 0.0.0 before 2.0.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3210 identifies an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability categorized under CWE-863 in the Drupal Material Icons module. This vulnerability allows forceful browsing, meaning an attacker can bypass intended access controls to reach restricted resources or functionality within the module. The affected versions span from 0.0.0 up to but not including 2.0.4, indicating that all early releases of the module prior to the patch are vulnerable. The root cause is improper authorization checks, which fail to verify whether a user has the necessary permissions before granting access to certain resources. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or unauthorized actions within the Drupal environment. Although no exploits have been reported in the wild yet, the vulnerability's presence in a widely used CMS module poses a significant risk. The lack of a CVSS score requires an assessment based on impact and exploitability factors. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does depend on the module being installed and accessible. The scope includes any Drupal installation using the affected Material Icons versions, which are common in websites leveraging Drupal's theming and iconography features. The vulnerability's exploitation could compromise confidentiality and integrity, and potentially availability if leveraged in chained attacks. The issue was publicly disclosed on March 25, 2026, with no patch links currently available, indicating that remediation efforts should be prioritized. Organizations should monitor Drupal security advisories for updates and patches.
Potential Impact
The impact of CVE-2026-3210 is significant for organizations using Drupal with the vulnerable Material Icons module. Unauthorized access through forceful browsing can lead to exposure of sensitive data or unauthorized modification of site content or settings. This can undermine the confidentiality and integrity of web applications, potentially damaging organizational reputation and trust. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain footholds in web infrastructure, facilitating further attacks such as privilege escalation or data exfiltration. For e-commerce, government, healthcare, and other sectors relying on Drupal, this could result in compliance violations and financial losses. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not diminish the urgency for remediation, as public disclosure often leads to rapid development of exploit code. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation, without requiring user interaction, increases the threat level. The scope of affected systems is broad due to Drupal's global adoption, especially in enterprise and public sector websites. Failure to address this vulnerability promptly could lead to widespread exploitation and significant operational disruptions.
Mitigation Recommendations
To mitigate CVE-2026-3210, organizations should immediately identify Drupal installations using the Material Icons module and verify the version in use. Upgrading the module to version 2.0.4 or later, once released, is the most effective remediation. Until a patch is available, organizations should restrict access to the affected module's resources by implementing strict web server access controls or Drupal permission configurations to prevent unauthorized browsing. Conduct thorough audits of user roles and permissions to ensure least privilege principles are enforced. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious forceful browsing attempts targeting the module's endpoints. Monitor Drupal security advisories and community forums for updates and exploit reports. Additionally, implement comprehensive logging and alerting to detect anomalous access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Regularly review and update Drupal core and contributed modules to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities. Consider isolating critical Drupal instances behind VPNs or IP whitelisting where feasible to reduce attack surface.
Affected Countries
United States, Germany, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Netherlands, Brazil, Japan
CVE-2026-3210: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Drupal Material Icons
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Material Icons allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects Material Icons: from 0.0.0 before 2.0.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3210 identifies an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability categorized under CWE-863 in the Drupal Material Icons module. This vulnerability allows forceful browsing, meaning an attacker can bypass intended access controls to reach restricted resources or functionality within the module. The affected versions span from 0.0.0 up to but not including 2.0.4, indicating that all early releases of the module prior to the patch are vulnerable. The root cause is improper authorization checks, which fail to verify whether a user has the necessary permissions before granting access to certain resources. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or unauthorized actions within the Drupal environment. Although no exploits have been reported in the wild yet, the vulnerability's presence in a widely used CMS module poses a significant risk. The lack of a CVSS score requires an assessment based on impact and exploitability factors. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does depend on the module being installed and accessible. The scope includes any Drupal installation using the affected Material Icons versions, which are common in websites leveraging Drupal's theming and iconography features. The vulnerability's exploitation could compromise confidentiality and integrity, and potentially availability if leveraged in chained attacks. The issue was publicly disclosed on March 25, 2026, with no patch links currently available, indicating that remediation efforts should be prioritized. Organizations should monitor Drupal security advisories for updates and patches.
Potential Impact
The impact of CVE-2026-3210 is significant for organizations using Drupal with the vulnerable Material Icons module. Unauthorized access through forceful browsing can lead to exposure of sensitive data or unauthorized modification of site content or settings. This can undermine the confidentiality and integrity of web applications, potentially damaging organizational reputation and trust. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain footholds in web infrastructure, facilitating further attacks such as privilege escalation or data exfiltration. For e-commerce, government, healthcare, and other sectors relying on Drupal, this could result in compliance violations and financial losses. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not diminish the urgency for remediation, as public disclosure often leads to rapid development of exploit code. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation, without requiring user interaction, increases the threat level. The scope of affected systems is broad due to Drupal's global adoption, especially in enterprise and public sector websites. Failure to address this vulnerability promptly could lead to widespread exploitation and significant operational disruptions.
Mitigation Recommendations
To mitigate CVE-2026-3210, organizations should immediately identify Drupal installations using the Material Icons module and verify the version in use. Upgrading the module to version 2.0.4 or later, once released, is the most effective remediation. Until a patch is available, organizations should restrict access to the affected module's resources by implementing strict web server access controls or Drupal permission configurations to prevent unauthorized browsing. Conduct thorough audits of user roles and permissions to ensure least privilege principles are enforced. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious forceful browsing attempts targeting the module's endpoints. Monitor Drupal security advisories and community forums for updates and exploit reports. Additionally, implement comprehensive logging and alerting to detect anomalous access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Regularly review and update Drupal core and contributed modules to minimize exposure to known vulnerabilities. Consider isolating critical Drupal instances behind VPNs or IP whitelisting where feasible to reduce attack surface.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- drupal
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T16:59:24.447Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c40331f4197a8e3b666ebd
Added to database: 3/25/2026, 3:45:53 PM
Last enriched: 3/25/2026, 4:04:06 PM
Last updated: 3/26/2026, 5:27:50 AM
Views: 4
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