CVE-2015-8602: The Token Insert Entity module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly check permissions, which al

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-8602 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting token insert entity. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Token Insert Entity module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly obtain sensitive information by inserting a token, which embeds a rendered entity in the main node.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2015-12-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: token insert entity project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-12-17 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

token insert entity project token insert entity DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy token-insert-entity || rpm -q token-insert-entity || token-insert-entity --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison token-insert-entity sudo apt install token-insert-entity=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold token-insert-entity

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list token-insert-entity sudo dnf downgrade token-insert-entity-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add token-insert-entity

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-8602?

token insert entity: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-8602 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8602 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-8602 affect?

CVE-2015-8602 affects token insert entity. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The Token Insert Entity module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly obtain sensitive info

How urgent is CVE-2015-8602?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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