CVE-2012-4487
UnknownEPSS 1.09%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4487 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Subuser module before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal does not properly check "switch subuser" permissions, which allows remote authenticated parent users to change their role by switching to a subuser they created.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Subuser module before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal does not properly check "switch subuser" permissions, which allows remote authenticated parent users to change their role by switching to a subuser they created.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boombatower | Subuser | <= 6.x-1.7 | — |
| Boombatower | Subuser | 6.x-1.0 | — |
| Boombatower | Subuser | 6.x-1.1 | — |
| Boombatower | Subuser | 6.x-1.2 | — |
| Boombatower | Subuser | 6.x-1.3 | — |
| Boombatower | Subuser | 6.x-1.4 | — |
| Boombatower | Subuser | 6.x-1.5 | — |
| Boombatower | Subuser | 6.x-1.6 | — |
| Boombatower | Subuser | 6.x-1.x | Dev |
References
- http://drupal.org/node/1700584Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://drupal.org/node/1700584Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4487?
The Subuser module before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal does not properly check "switch subuser" permissions, which allows remote authenticated parent users to change their role by switching to a subuser they created.
How severe is CVE-2012-4487?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4487 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4487?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2012
- CVE-2012-4481The safe-level feature in Ruby 1.8.7 allows context-dependen…
- CVE-2012-4482The Ubercart SecureTrading Payment Method module 6.x for Dru…
- CVE-2012-4483The commons_discussion_views_default_views function in modul…
- CVE-2012-4484Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrati…
- CVE-2012-4485Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the g…
- CVE-2012-4486Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Subus…
- CVE-2012-4488The Location module 6.x before 6.x-3.2 and 7.x before 7.x-3.…
- CVE-2012-4489Open redirect vulnerability in the securelogin_secure_redire…
- CVE-2012-4490Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the E…
- CVE-2012-4491The Monthly Archive by Node Type module 6.x for Drupal does …
- CVE-2012-4492Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the S…
- CVE-2012-4493Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrati…
Are you affected by CVE-2012-4487?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST