CVE-2012-4472

Name: CVE-2012-4472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-30T22:55:01.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Drag & Drop Gallery module 6.x-1.5 and earlier for Drupal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the directory specified by the filedir parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Drag & Drop Gallery module 6.x-1.5 and earlier for Drupal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the directory specified by the filedir parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
David Alkire	Drag \& Drop Gallery	<= 6.x-1.5

References

http://drupal.org/node/1679442Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/49698Vendor Advisory
http://www.opensyscom.fr/Actualites/drupal-modules-drag-a-drop-gallery-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability.htmlExploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/5
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54380
http://drupal.org/node/1679442Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/49698Vendor Advisory
http://www.opensyscom.fr/Actualites/drupal-modules-drag-a-drop-gallery-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability.htmlExploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/5
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54380

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4472?

How severe is CVE-2012-4472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4472?

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