CVE-2016-1565: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Field Group module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.5 for Drupal allows re

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-1565 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting field group. 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 Field Group module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.5 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with permission to configure field display settings to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an element attribute.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2016-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: field group project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-01-08 21:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

field group project field group DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 · 7.x-1.0 rc1 · 7.x-1.0 rc2 · 7.x-1.1 · 7.x-1.2 · 7.x-1.3 · 7.x-1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy field-group || rpm -q field-group || field-group --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison field-group sudo apt install field-group=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold field-group

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

dnf --showduplicates list field-group sudo dnf downgrade field-group-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add field-group

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-2016-1565?

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

Is CVE-2016-1565 being exploited?

CVE-2016-1565 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-2016-1565 affect?

CVE-2016-1565 affects field group. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Field Group module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.5 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with permission to configure field display settings to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an element

How urgent is CVE-2016-1565?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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