CVE-2012-2298

CVE-2012-2298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal Realname with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the RealName module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.5 for Drupal allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) "user names in page titles" and (2) "autocomplete callbacks."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2298?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the RealName module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.5 for Drupal allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) "user names in page titles" and (2) "autocomplete callbacks."
How severe is CVE-2012-2298?
CVE-2012-2298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2298 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-2012-2298?
CVE-2012-2298 primarily affects Drupal Realname. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2298?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2298 published?
CVE-2012-2298 was published on 2012-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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