CVE-2025-8996: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Layout Builder Advanced Permissions allows Forceful Browsing.Thi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-8996?

layout builder advanced permissions: upgrade to 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-8996 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8996 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-8996 affect?

CVE-2025-8996 affects layout builder advanced permissions. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Layout Builder Advanced Permissions allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects Layout Builder Advanced Permissions: from 0.0.0 before 2.2.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-8996?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-8996 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting layout builder advanced permissions. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Layout Builder Advanced Permissions allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects Layout Builder Advanced Permissions: from 0.0.0 before 2.2.0.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Drupal.org · Vendor: layout builder advanced permissions project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-15 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

layout builder advanced permissions project layout builder advanced permissions UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.0

Fixed in: 2.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy layout-builder-advanced-permissions || rpm -q layout-builder-advanced-permissions || layout-builder-advanced-permissions --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade layout-builder-advanced-permissions

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade layout-builder-advanced-permissions

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-8996?

layout builder advanced permissions: upgrade to 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8996 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8996 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-2025-8996 affect?

CVE-2025-8996 affects layout builder advanced permissions. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Layout Builder Advanced Permissions allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects Layout Builder Advanced Permissions: from 0.0.0 before 2.2.0.

How urgent is CVE-2025-8996?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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