CVE-2024-13291

Name: CVE-2024-13291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-09T21:15:26.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-13291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Basic Http Authentication Project	Basic Http Authentication	< 7.x-1.4

References

https://www.drupal.org/sa-contrib-2024-057Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13291?

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 severe is CVE-2024-13291?

CVE-2024-13291 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13291?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-13291?

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Source: NVD / NIST