CVE-2013-0257: The email2image module 6.x-1.x and 6.x-2.x for Drupal does not properly restrict access to nodes, which allows

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-0257 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting email2image. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The email2image module 6.x-1.x and 6.x-2.x for Drupal does not properly restrict access to nodes, which allows remote attackers to read images of user email addresses and email fields.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2013-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: david alkire

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-03-27 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

david alkire email2image DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-1.x · 6.x-2.x

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-1.x

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy email2image || rpm -q email2image || email2image --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-1.x (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison email2image sudo apt install email2image=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.x> sudo apt-mark hold email2image

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

dnf --showduplicates list email2image sudo dnf downgrade email2image-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.x> sudo dnf versionlock add email2image

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.

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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-2013-0257?

email2image: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-0257 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0257 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-2013-0257 affect?

CVE-2013-0257 affects email2image. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The email2image module 6.x-1.x and 6.x-2.x for Drupal does not properly restrict access to nodes, which allows remote attackers to read images of user email addresses and email fields.

How urgent is CVE-2013-0257?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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