CVE-2010-2472

Name: CVE-2010-2472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-07T19:15:12.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2472 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Locale module and dependent contributed modules in Drupal 6.x before 6.16 and 5.x before version 5.22 do not sanitize the display of language codes, native and English language names properly which could allow an attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have a role with the 'administer languages' permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Locale module and dependent contributed modules in Drupal 6.x before 6.16 and 5.x before version 5.22 do not sanitize the display of language codes, native and English language names properly which could allow an attacker to perform a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have a role with the 'administer languages' permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drupal	Drupal	>= 5.0, < 5.22
Drupal	Drupal	>= 6.0, < 6.16

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-2472Third Party Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/node/731710Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/28/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-2472Third Party Advisory
https://www.drupal.org/node/731710Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/28/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2472?

How severe is CVE-2010-2472?

CVE-2010-2472 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2472?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST