SA-CORE-2024-005: Critical severity Drupal Drupal vulnerability

Published Nov 20, 2024
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Updated

Drupal 7 core's Overlay module doesn't safely handle user input, leading to reflected cross-site scripting under certain circumstances. Only sites with the Overlay module enabled are affected by this vulnerability.

Credit

Cesar

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
Drupal Drupal<7
7

Event History

Nov 20, 2024
Advisory Published
via Drupal·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Drupal·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of SA-CORE-2024-005?

The severity of SA-CORE-2024-005 is critical with a score of 9.

2

How do I fix SA-CORE-2024-005?

To fix SA-CORE-2024-005, you should disable the Overlay module or upgrade your Drupal 7 installation to a patched version.

3

Who is affected by SA-CORE-2024-005?

Only sites with the Overlay module enabled are affected by SA-CORE-2024-005.

4

What type of vulnerability is SA-CORE-2024-005?

SA-CORE-2024-005 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

When was SA-CORE-2024-005 published?

SA-CORE-2024-005 was published on November 20, 2024.

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