CVE-2012-5552

Name: CVE-2012-5552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-03T21:55:02.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Password policy module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.5 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote attackers to obtain password hashes by sniffing the network, related to "client-side password history checks.". EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Password policy module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.5 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.3 for Drupal allows remote attackers to obtain password hashes by sniffing the network, related to "client-side password history checks."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Erikwebb	Password Policy	6.x-1.0	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	6.x-1.1	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	6.x-1.2	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	6.x-1.3	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	6.x-1.4	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	6.x-1.x	Dev
Erikwebb	Password Policy	7.x-1.0	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	7.x-1.1	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	7.x-1.2	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	7.x-1.3	—
Erikwebb	Password Policy	7.x-1.x	Dev

References

http://drupal.org/node/1828130Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1828142Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1828340Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/20/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56350
http://drupal.org/node/1828130Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1828142Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1828340Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/20/4
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56350

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5552?

How severe is CVE-2012-5552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5552?

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