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CVE-2026-13231 Drupal CVE debrief
The CVE record for CVE-2026-13231 was published on 2026-07-10T22:16:39.187Z. The vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Drupal Advanced Content Feedback (admin_feedback) module, affecting versions from 0.0.0 to 2.8.0. Users should assess and apply patches or mitigations. The debrief aims to provide an executive overview of the vulnerability, its impact, and the context in which it was discovered.
- Vendor
- Drupal
- Product
- Advanced Content Feedback (aka admin_feedback)
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-10
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-06
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-10
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-06
Who should care
Users of Drupal Advanced Content Feedback (admin_feedback) versions from 0.0.0 to 2.8.0 should assess and apply patches or mitigations. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to evaluate the risk and implement necessary controls to prevent exploitation.
Technical summary
The Advanced Content Feedback (admin_feedback) module for Drupal is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, affecting versions from 0.0.0 to 2.8.0 of the module. The vulnerability has a medium priority for users of affected versions due to potential for user interaction-based attacks. To address this, users should inventory and assess their use of the module, apply available patches or updates, and implement compensating controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).
Defensive priority
Medium priority for users of affected Drupal Advanced Content Feedback versions due to potential for user interaction-based attacks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Inventory and assess use of Drupal Advanced Content Feedback (admin_feedback) versions from 0.0.0 to 2.8.0.
- Apply available patches or updates to affected versions.
- Implement compensating controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and prevent XSS attacks.
- Monitor for suspicious user interactions and implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
Evidence notes
Evidence is limited; primary official records indicate a Stored XSS vulnerability in Drupal Advanced Content Feedback (admin_feedback). Further verification is needed to confirm affected scope and inventory. Defenders should verify the vulnerability's impact on their specific deployments and review the official advisory for detailed guidance.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-13231 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-13231
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-13231 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-13231
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.drupal.org/sa-contrib-2026-051
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.