CVE-2024-13237: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Drupal F

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13237 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting file entity. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Drupal File Entity (fieldable files) allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects File Entity (fieldable files): from 7.X-* before 7.X-2.38.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Drupal.org · Vendor: file entity project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-09 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

file entity project file entity UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.x-2.0 and < 7.x-2.38

Fixed in: 7.x-2.38

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-entity || rpm -q file-entity || file-entity --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.x-2.38 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade file-entity

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade file-entity

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-entity sudo apt install file-entity=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.0> sudo apt-mark hold file-entity

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list file-entity sudo dnf downgrade file-entity-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add file-entity

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-2024-13237?

file entity: upgrade to 7.x-2.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13237 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13237 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-2024-13237 affect?

CVE-2024-13237 affects file entity. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Drupal File Entity (fieldable files) allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects File Entity (fieldable files): from 7.X-* before

How urgent is CVE-2024-13237?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities

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References

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