CVE-2012-4469

Name: CVE-2012-4469
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-30T22:55:00.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4469 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Hashcash module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.6 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal, when "Log failed hashcash" is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an invalid token, which is not properly handled when administrators use the Database logging module.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Hashcash module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.6 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal, when "Log failed hashcash" is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an invalid token, which is not properly handled when administrators use the Database logging module.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

62.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simon Rycroft	Hashcash	6.x-2.0
Simon Rycroft	Hashcash	6.x-2.1
Simon Rycroft	Hashcash	6.x-2.2
Simon Rycroft	Hashcash	6.x-2.3
Simon Rycroft	Hashcash	6.x-2.4
Simon Rycroft	Hashcash	6.x-2.5
Simon Rycroft	Hashcash	7.x-2.0
Simon Rycroft	Hashcash	7.x-2.1

References

http://drupal.org/node/1650784Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1650790Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1663306Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/3
http://drupal.org/node/1650784Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1650790Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1663306Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/3

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4469?

How severe is CVE-2012-4469?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4469 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4469?

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