CVE-2013-0246: The Image module in Drupal 7.x before 7.19, when a private file system is used, does not properly restrict...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Drupal 7 sites before 7.19 using private file storage could expose generated image copies. Attackers may read derivative images that should remain restricted. Business impact depends on whether those private images contain sensitive customer, employee, legal, or operational information. Exposure is most likely on Drupal 7.x sites before 7.19 that use the private file system and store restricted images processed by the Image module. Prioritize remediation where Drupal 7 private files contain sensitive images. This is not sourced as actively exploited, but it can create confidentiality exposure without needing user accounts if vulnerable paths are reachable. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Drupal 7 installations to 7.19 or later, following Drupal advisory guidance.; Identify sites using private file storage and restricted image content.; Review access controls around private files and generated image derivatives..

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Jun 14, 2026, 21:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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