CVE-2012-5557

Name: CVE-2012-5557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-03T21:55:02.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The User Read-Only module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.4 for Drupal, does not properly assign roles when there are more than three roles on the site and certain unspecified configurations, which might allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges by performing certain operations, as demonstrated by changing a password.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User Read-Only module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.4 for Drupal, does not properly assign roles when there are more than three roles on the site and certain unspecified configurations, which might allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges by performing certain operations, as demonstrated by changing a password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	6.x-1.0	—
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	6.x-1.1	—
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	6.x-1.2	—
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	6.x-1.3	—
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	6.x-1.x	Dev
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	7.x-1.0	—
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	7.x-1.1	—
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	7.x-1.2	—
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	7.x-1.3	—
User Read-Only Project	User Readonly	7.x-1.x	Dev

References

http://drupal.org/node/1840038Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1840054Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1840886Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/20/4
http://drupal.org/node/1840038Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1840054Patch
http://drupal.org/node/1840886Patch, 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-2012-5557?

How severe is CVE-2012-5557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5557?

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Source: NVD / NIST