CVE-2009-4429: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Sections module 5.x before 5.x-1.3 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3 for

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-4429 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting sections module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Sections module 5.x before 5.x-1.3 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with "administer sections" privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a section name (aka the Name field).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alexander hass

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-12-28 19:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alexander hass sections module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.x-1.0 · 5.x-1.1 · 5.x-1.2 · 5.x-1.x-dev · 6.x-1.0 · 6.x-1.1 · 6.x-1.2 · 6.x-1.x-dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sections-module || rpm -q sections-module || sections-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sections-module sudo apt install sections-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold sections-module

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sections-module sudo dnf downgrade sections-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sections-module

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Drupal Module Sections - Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: Drupal Module Sections 5.x-1.2/6.x-1.2 - HTML Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-4429?

sections module: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-4429 being exploited?

CVE-2009-4429 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-4429 affect?

CVE-2009-4429 affects sections module. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Sections module 5.x before 5.x-1.3 and 6.x before 6.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with "administer sections" privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a sectio

How urgent is CVE-2009-4429?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities

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