CVE-2012-4553
First published: Sun Nov 11 2012(Updated: )
Drupal 7.x before 7.16 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and possibly re-install Drupal and execute arbitrary PHP code via an external database server, related to "transient conditions."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | =7.0 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-alpha1 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-alpha2 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-alpha3 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-alpha4 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-alpha5 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-alpha6 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-alpha7 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-beta1 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-beta2 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-beta3 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-dev | |
| Drupal | =7.0-rc1 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-rc2 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-rc3 | |
| Drupal | =7.0-rc4 | |
| Drupal | =7.1 | |
| Drupal | =7.2 | |
| Drupal | =7.3 | |
| Drupal | =7.4 | |
| Drupal | =7.5 | |
| Drupal | =7.6 | |
| Drupal | =7.7 | |
| Drupal | =7.8 | |
| Drupal | =7.9 | |
| Drupal | =7.10 | |
| Drupal | =7.11 | |
| Drupal | =7.12 | |
| Drupal | =7.13 | |
| Drupal | =7.14 | |
| Drupal | =7.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4553?
CVE-2012-4553 has a moderate severity level, allowing attackers to potentially access sensitive information and execute arbitrary PHP code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4553?
To fix CVE-2012-4553, upgrade your Drupal installation to version 7.16 or later.
What versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2012-4553?
CVE-2012-4553 affects all versions of Drupal 7.x before 7.16, including various alpha, beta, and release candidate versions.
What kind of attack does CVE-2012-4553 allow?
CVE-2012-4553 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and possibly re-install Drupal, executing arbitrary PHP code.
Is my website vulnerable to CVE-2012-4553 if I use Drupal 7.x?
If you are using any version of Drupal 7.x prior to 7.16, your website is vulnerable to CVE-2012-4553.
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