CVE-2013-4498: The Spaces OG submodule in the Spaces module 6.x-3.x before 6.x-3.7 for Drupal does not properly delete organi

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-4498 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting spaces. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Spaces OG submodule in the Spaces module 6.x-3.x before 6.x-3.7 for Drupal does not properly delete organic group group spaces content when using the option to move to a new group, which causes the content to be "orphaned" and allows remote authenticated users with the "access content" permission to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving a rebuild access for the site or content.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: florian weber

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-17 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

florian weber spaces DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-3.0 · 6.x-3.0 alpha1 · 6.x-3.0 alpha2 · 6.x-3.0 beta1 · 6.x-3.0 beta2 · 6.x-3.0 beta3 · 6.x-3.0 beta4 · 6.x-3.0 beta5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spaces sudo apt install spaces=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-3.0> sudo apt-mark hold spaces

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

dnf --showduplicates list spaces sudo dnf downgrade spaces-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add spaces

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-2013-4498?

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

Is CVE-2013-4498 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4498 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-2013-4498 affect?

CVE-2013-4498 affects spaces. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The Spaces OG submodule in the Spaces module 6.x-3.x before 6.x-3.7 for Drupal does not properly delete organic group group spaces content when using the option to move to a new group, which causes the content to be "orphaned" and allows re

How urgent is CVE-2013-4498?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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