CVE-2012-2724

Name: CVE-2012-2724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-09T20:15:10.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2724 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simplenews module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4, 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.0-alpha4, and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0-rc1 for Drupal reveals the email addresses of new mailing list subscribers when confirmation is required, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the confirmation page.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simplenews module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4, 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.0-alpha4, and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0-rc1 for Drupal reveals the email addresses of new mailing list subscribers when confirmation is required, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the confirmation page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.45%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Md-Systems	Simplenews	6.x-1.0	—
Md-Systems	Simplenews	6.x-1.1	—
Md-Systems	Simplenews	6.x-1.2	—
Md-Systems	Simplenews	6.x-1.3	—
Md-Systems	Simplenews	6.x-2.0	Alpha1
Md-Systems	Simplenews	6.x-2.x	Dev
Md-Systems	Simplenews	7.x-1.0	—

References

http://drupal.org/node/1619812Third Party Advisory
http://drupal.org/node/1619818Third Party Advisory
http://drupal.org/node/1619820Third Party Advisory
http://drupal.org/node/1619848Third Party Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/simplenews.git/commitdiff/36352c1Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/simplenews.git/commitdiff/6d5704cPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/simplenews.git/commitdiff/faec6a6Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/14/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76143Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://drupal.org/node/1619812Third Party Advisory
http://drupal.org/node/1619818Third Party Advisory
http://drupal.org/node/1619820Third Party Advisory
http://drupal.org/node/1619848Third Party Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/simplenews.git/commitdiff/36352c1Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/simplenews.git/commitdiff/6d5704cPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/simplenews.git/commitdiff/faec6a6Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/14/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53839Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76143Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2724?

How severe is CVE-2012-2724?

CVE-2012-2724 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2724?

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-2012-2724?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST