CVE-2016-1913: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Redhen module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.11 for Drupal al

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-1913 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting redhen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Redhen module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.11 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with certain access to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, related to (1) individual contacts, (2) notes, or (3) engagement scores.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2016-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: redhen project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-01-15 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhen project redhen DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 · 7.x-1.0 alpha1 · 7.x-1.0 alpha2 · 7.x-1.0 alpha3 · 7.x-1.0 beta1 · 7.x-1.0 beta2 · 7.x-1.0 beta3 · 7.x-1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

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

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2016-1913?

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

Is CVE-2016-1913 being exploited?

CVE-2016-1913 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-2016-1913 affect?

CVE-2016-1913 affects redhen. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Redhen module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.11 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with certain access to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, related to (1)

How urgent is CVE-2016-1913?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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