CVE-2012-1642

Name: CVE-2012-1642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-28T17:55:03.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. includes/linkchecker.pages.inc in the Link checker module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.5 for Drupal does not properly enforce access permissions on broken links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

includes/linkchecker.pages.inc in the Link checker module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.5 for Drupal does not properly enforce access permissions on broken links, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Yaml-Fuer-Drupal	Linkchecker	6.x-2.0	—
Yaml-Fuer-Drupal	Linkchecker	6.x-2.1	—
Yaml-Fuer-Drupal	Linkchecker	6.x-2.2	—
Yaml-Fuer-Drupal	Linkchecker	6.x-2.3	—
Yaml-Fuer-Drupal	Linkchecker	6.x-2.4	—
Yaml-Fuer-Drupal	Linkchecker	6.x-2.x	Dev

References

http://drupal.org/node/1440508Patch
http://drupalcode.org/project/linkchecker.git/commit/fef0ddfPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/48022Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/07/1
http://www.osvdb.org/79315
https://drupal.org/node/1441252Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://drupal.org/node/1440508Patch
http://drupalcode.org/project/linkchecker.git/commit/fef0ddfPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/48022Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/07/1
http://www.osvdb.org/79315
https://drupal.org/node/1441252Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1642?

How severe is CVE-2012-1642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1642?

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