Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2016-1913 is an authenticated XSS issue in the Drupal Redhen module. A permitted user could inject script or HTML into Redhen contact, note, or engagement score content, potentially affecting other users who view that content. The source bundle names a fixed Redhen version but does not provide CVSS details.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted application security cleanup, not an emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize affected Drupal sites where Redhen data is edited by many users or external authenticated users, because XSS can lead to session compromise and data exposure.
Technical view
The issue affects Redhen 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.11 for Drupal. The CVE describes multiple XSS vectors tied to individual contacts, notes, and engagement scores. The exact input vectors are unspecified in the bundle, and exploitation requires a remote authenticated user with certain Redhen access.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Drupal 7 sites using Redhen 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.11, especially where non-admin users can edit contacts, notes, or engagement scores. The bundle does not indicate other products or branches are affected.
Exploitation context
No source in the bundle indicates known active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. Abuse would require an authenticated user with relevant access, then a victim viewing affected Redhen content. The bundle does not include exploit details.
Researcher notes
The public bundle is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, or precise vectors are provided. Analysis should stay anchored to the Drupal advisories and CVE text. Confirm version, permissions, and affected Redhen data types before assessing residual risk.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Redhen 7.x-1.x to 7.x-1.11 or later.
- Review Drupal advisory pages for current vendor guidance.
- Restrict Redhen editing permissions to trusted users until updated.
- Review affected Redhen content for suspicious script or HTML.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Drupal sites using the Redhen module.
- Confirm installed Redhen version is 7.x-1.11 or later.
- Review Redhen permissions for contacts, notes, and engagement scores.
- Check stored Redhen content for unexpected script or HTML.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2649780CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.drupal.org/node/2649800CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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