CVE-2024-13308: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Drupal B

Routine

LOW 3.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13308 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting browser back button. 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 Browser Back Button allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Browser Back Button: from 1.0.0 before 2.0.2.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Drupal.org · Vendor: browser back button 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

browser back button project browser back button UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0.0 and < 2.0.2 · 8.x-1.0 · 8.x-1.1

Fixed in: 2.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy browser-back-button || rpm -q browser-back-button || browser-back-button --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade browser-back-button

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade browser-back-button

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 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison browser-back-button sudo apt install browser-back-button=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold browser-back-button

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

dnf --showduplicates list browser-back-button sudo dnf downgrade browser-back-button-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add browser-back-button

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-2024-13308?

browser back button: upgrade to 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13308 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13308 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-2024-13308 affect?

CVE-2024-13308 affects browser back button. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Drupal Browser Back Button allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Browser Back Button: from 1.0.0 before 2.0.2.

How urgent is CVE-2024-13308?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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