Observable Timing Discrepancy vulnerability in Drupal Token Content Access allows Brute Force. (CVE-2026-18259)
An observable timing discrepancy vulnerability exists in the Drupal Token Content Access module, allowing brute force attacks. This affects versions from 0.0.0 up to but not including 3.1.2. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating network attack vector with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18259 describes an observable timing discrepancy vulnerability in the Drupal Token Content Access module. This flaw allows attackers to perform brute force attacks by exploiting timing differences in the module's responses. The affected versions include all releases from 0.0.0 up to 3.1.2. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, reflecting a high severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to confidentiality compromise without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized information disclosure due to timing discrepancies that facilitate brute force attacks. The attacker can gain access to sensitive information without requiring privileges or user interaction. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official fixes are provided, users should monitor the Drupal Token Content Access module's official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure of the affected module or implementing compensating controls to reduce brute force attack risks.
Observable Timing Discrepancy vulnerability in Drupal Token Content Access allows Brute Force. (CVE-2026-18259)
Description
An observable timing discrepancy vulnerability exists in the Drupal Token Content Access module, allowing brute force attacks. This affects versions from 0.0.0 up to but not including 3.1.2. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating network attack vector with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18259 describes an observable timing discrepancy vulnerability in the Drupal Token Content Access module. This flaw allows attackers to perform brute force attacks by exploiting timing differences in the module's responses. The affected versions include all releases from 0.0.0 up to 3.1.2. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, reflecting a high severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to confidentiality compromise without affecting integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized information disclosure due to timing discrepancies that facilitate brute force attacks. The attacker can gain access to sensitive information without requiring privileges or user interaction. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official fixes are provided, users should monitor the Drupal Token Content Access module's official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure of the affected module or implementing compensating controls to reduce brute force attack risks.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- DRUPAL-CONTRIB-2026-090
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-18259"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Packagist:https://packages.drupal.org/8"]
Threat ID: 6a6ae5499c2644c7f8988507
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:49 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 07:32:18 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 32
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