CVE-2012-2703

Name: CVE-2012-2703
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-27T00:55:02.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2703 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Advertisement module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.3 for Drupal, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the "$conf variable in settings.php.". EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Advertisement module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.3 for Drupal, when debug mode is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the "$conf variable in settings.php."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
John Franklin	Advertisement	6.x-2.0	—
John Franklin	Advertisement	6.x-2.0-rc1	—
John Franklin	Advertisement	6.x-2.1	—
John Franklin	Advertisement	6.x-2.2	—
John Franklin	Advertisement	6.x-2.3	Beta1
John Franklin	Advertisement	6.x-2.x	Dev

References

http://drupal.org/node/1585544Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/ad.git/commitdiff/4337f34Exploit, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/14/3
https://drupal.org/node/1580376Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75718
http://drupal.org/node/1585544Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/ad.git/commitdiff/4337f34Exploit, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/14/3
https://drupal.org/node/1580376Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75718

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2703?

How severe is CVE-2012-2703?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2703 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2703?

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