CVE-2012-5540

Name: CVE-2012-5540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-03T21:55:02.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Hostip module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.2 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal allow remote attackers with control of hostip.info to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Hostip module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.2 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.2 for Drupal allow remote attackers with control of hostip.info to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tekritisoftware	Hostip	6.x-2.0
Tekritisoftware	Hostip	6.x-2.1
Tekritisoftware	Hostip	7.x-2.0
Tekritisoftware	Hostip	7.x-2.1

References

http://drupal.org/node/1802046Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1802048Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1802218Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/20/4
http://drupal.org/node/1802046Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1802048Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1802218Patch, 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-2012-5540?

How severe is CVE-2012-5540?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5540?

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