CVE-2015-5507: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Inline Entity Form module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.6 for Drupal...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an XSS issue in Drupal’s Inline Entity Form module for Drupal 7. An authenticated user who can create or edit fields could inject script or HTML into the site. The main risk is browser-side compromise of users who view affected content, not direct server takeover based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on Drupal 7 sites running Inline Entity Form 7.x-1.x earlier than 7.x-1.6, especially where non-administrative users can create or edit fields. Treat as a targeted, permission-dependent web risk. Prioritize if affected Drupal sites are public-facing, handle sensitive users, or allow broad editorial access. Patch and permission review should be scheduled promptly but evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation handling. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Inline Entity Form to 7.x-1.6 or later where applicable.; Review Drupal advisory guidance before changing production systems.; Restrict field create/edit permissions to trusted administrators..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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