CVE-2024-13291: Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Basic HTTP Authentication allows Forceful Browsing.This issue

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13291?

basic http authentication: upgrade to 7.x-1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13291 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13291 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-13291 affect?

CVE-2024-13291 affects basic http authentication. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Basic HTTP Authentication allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects Basic HTTP Authentication: from 7.X-1.0 before 7.X-1.4.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13291?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-13291 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting basic http authentication. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Basic HTTP Authentication allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects Basic HTTP Authentication: from 7.X-1.0 before 7.X-1.4.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2025-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Drupal.org · Vendor: basic http authentication 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 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basic http authentication project basic http authentication UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.x-1.4

Fixed in: 7.x-1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy basic-http-authentication || rpm -q basic-http-authentication || basic-http-authentication --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.x-1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade basic-http-authentication

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade basic-http-authentication

Note

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

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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-2024-13291?

basic http authentication: upgrade to 7.x-1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13291 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13291 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-2024-13291 affect?

CVE-2024-13291 affects basic http authentication. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Drupal Basic HTTP Authentication allows Forceful Browsing.This issue affects Basic HTTP Authentication: from 7.X-1.0 before 7.X-1.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-13291?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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