CVE-2012-2725

Name: CVE-2012-2725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-27T00:55:05.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2725 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. classes/Filter/WhitelistedExternalFilter.php in the Authoring HTML module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly validate sources with the host white list, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

classes/Filter/WhitelistedExternalFilter.php in the Authoring HTML module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly validate sources with the host white list, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Authoring Html	6.X-1.0	All versions

References

http://drupal.org/node/1619086Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1619852Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/authoring_html.git/commitdiff/ceae1abExploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/49387Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/14/3
http://www.osvdb.org/82739
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76127
http://drupal.org/node/1619086Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1619852Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://drupalcode.org/project/authoring_html.git/commitdiff/ceae1abExploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/49387Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/14/3
http://www.osvdb.org/82739
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76127

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2725?

How severe is CVE-2012-2725?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2725 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2725?

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