CVE-2008-6413: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Answers module 5.x-1.x-dev and possibly other 5.x versions,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old cross-site scripting issue in the Drupal Answers module. A remote user could submit a Simple Answer containing script or HTML, potentially causing other users' browsers to run attacker-controlled content. Business impact depends on whether any legacy Drupal 5 site still uses this module. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Drupal 5 installations with the Answers module enabled, especially 5.x-1.x-dev. The bundle lists affected vendor and product as unavailable, so validation must rely on local Drupal module inventory and vendor advisory review. Handle during legacy application risk review, with higher urgency for internet-facing Drupal sites that allow user-submitted answers. No active exploitation is shown, but public XSS in an obsolete module can still create account, content, and trust risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory Drupal sites for the Answers module and exact version.; Review Drupal advisory node 310223 for vendor guidance.; Check module release history for a corrected supported version..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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