How severe is CVE-2012-1632?

CVE-2012-1632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-1632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1632?

CVE-2012-1632 primarily affects Erik Webb Password Policy. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1632?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-1632 published?

CVE-2012-1632 was published on 2012-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1632

CVE-2012-1632 is a low-severity vulnerability in Erik Webb Password Policy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Erik Webb Password Policy
Published: 2012-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in password_policy.admin.inc in the Password Policy module before 6.x-1.4 and 7.x-1.0 beta3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with administer policies permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1632?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in password_policy.admin.inc in the Password Policy module before 6.x-1.4 and 7.x-1.0 beta3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with administer policies permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-1632?: CVE-2012-1632 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-1632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1632?: CVE-2012-1632 primarily affects Erik Webb Password Policy. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1632?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1632 published?: CVE-2012-1632 was published on 2012-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:5.x-1.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:5.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.0:alpha3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.0:alpha4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:6.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:erik_webb:password_policy:7.x-1.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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