CVE-2013-4595: The Secure Pages module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.0 for Drupal does not properly match URLs, which causes HTTP to b

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-4595 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting secure pages. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Secure Pages module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.0 for Drupal does not properly match URLs, which causes HTTP to be used instead of HTTPS and makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web page.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: gordon heydon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-09 19:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gordon heydon secure pages DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-2.x dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-2.x

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-pages || rpm -q secure-pages || secure-pages --version

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

apt-cache madison secure-pages sudo apt install secure-pages=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-2.x> sudo apt-mark hold secure-pages

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

dnf --showduplicates list secure-pages sudo dnf downgrade secure-pages-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-2.x> sudo dnf versionlock add secure-pages

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-4595?

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

Is CVE-2013-4595 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4595 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-2013-4595 affect?

CVE-2013-4595 affects secure pages. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Secure Pages module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.0 for Drupal does not properly match URLs, which causes HTTP to be used instead of HTTPS and makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web page.

How urgent is CVE-2013-4595?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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