CVE-2012-1591

CVE-2012-1591 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The image module in Drupal 7.x before 7.14 does not properly check permissions when caching derivative image styles of private images, which allows remote attackers to read private image styles.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1591?
The image module in Drupal 7.x before 7.14 does not properly check permissions when caching derivative image styles of private images, which allows remote attackers to read private image styles.
How severe is CVE-2012-1591?
CVE-2012-1591 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1591 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1591?
CVE-2012-1591 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1591?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1591 published?
CVE-2012-1591 was published on 2012-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

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