CVE-2012-5538

Name: CVE-2012-5538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-03T21:55:02.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5538 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the FileField Sources module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.6 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.6 for Drupal, when the field has "Reference existing" source enabled, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename of an uploaded file.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the FileField Sources module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.6 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.6 for Drupal, when the field has "Reference existing" source enabled, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename of an uploaded file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	6.x-1.0	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	6.x-1.1	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	6.x-1.2	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	6.x-1.3	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	6.x-1.4	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	6.x-1.5	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	6.x-1.x	Dev
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	7.x-1.2	Beta1
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	7.x-1.3	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	7.x-1.4	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	7.x-1.5	—
Nathan Haug	Filefield Sources	7.x-1.x	Dev

References

http://drupal.org/node/1789300Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1789302Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1789306Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/20/4
http://drupal.org/node/1789300Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1789302Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1789306Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/20/4

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5538?

How severe is CVE-2012-5538?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5538 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5538?

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