CVE-2013-4230 in Monster Menus
Summary
by MITRE
The mm_webform submodule in the Monster Menus module 6.x-6.x before 6.x-6.61 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.13 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to webform submissions, which allows remote authenticated users with the "Who can read data submitted to this webform" permission to delete arbitrary submissions via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-4230 affects the mm_webform submodule within the Monster Menus module for Drupal platforms running versions 6.x-6.x before 6.x-6.61 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.13. This security flaw represents a critical access control weakness that undermines the integrity of webform submission management within Drupal environments. The vulnerability specifically targets the permission system that governs who can read and manage data submitted through webforms, creating a dangerous privilege escalation path for authenticated users.
The technical flaw stems from improper access restriction mechanisms within the mm_webform submodule that fails to adequately validate user permissions when processing deletion requests for webform submissions. This weakness allows authenticated users who possess the specific permission "Who can read data submitted to this webform" to exploit unspecified vectors that enable them to delete arbitrary submissions. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic case of insufficient input validation and access control enforcement, where the system fails to properly verify whether the requesting user has legitimate authorization to perform deletion operations on submissions they did not originally create or submit.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on Drupal for webform-based data collection and management. Attackers can exploit this weakness to remove critical data submissions, potentially leading to data loss, disruption of business processes, and compromise of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects the availability and integrity of webform data, as unauthorized deletions can result in permanent loss of submitted information that may be crucial for business operations, regulatory compliance, or user interactions. Organizations may experience operational downtime while restoring deleted submissions and face potential regulatory consequences if sensitive data is compromised.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization issues in software systems, and represents a specific instance of insufficient access control mechanisms. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1078 Valid Accounts and T1485 Data Destruction, as it allows attackers to leverage legitimate user accounts to perform unauthorized deletion operations against system data. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including upgrading to the patched versions of the Monster Menus module, reviewing and tightening access control permissions for webform submissions, and implementing additional monitoring controls to detect unauthorized deletion activities. The remediation process should also include comprehensive security assessments of other Drupal modules to identify similar access control weaknesses that could be exploited in similar ways.