How severe is CVE-2012-2724?

CVE-2012-2724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-2724 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-2012-2724?

CVE-2012-2724 primarily affects Md-systems Simplenews. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2724?

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

When was CVE-2012-2724 published?

CVE-2012-2724 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2724

CVE-2012-2724 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Md-systems Simplenews with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Md-systems Simplenews
Published: 2020-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Simplenews module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4, 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.0-alpha4, and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0-rc1 for Drupal reveals the email addresses of new mailing list subscribers when confirmation is required, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the confirmation page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2724?: The Simplenews module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4, 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.0-alpha4, and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0-rc1 for Drupal reveals the email addresses of new mailing list subscribers when confirmation is required, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the confirmation page.
How severe is CVE-2012-2724?: CVE-2012-2724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-2724 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-2012-2724?: CVE-2012-2724 primarily affects Md-systems Simplenews. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2724 published?: CVE-2012-2724 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:-:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:beta2:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:beta3:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:beta4:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:beta5:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:rc1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:rc2:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:rc3:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:rc4:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:rc5:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.0:rc6:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.1:-:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.2:-:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-1.3:-:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-2.0:alpha1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-2.0:alpha2:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-2.0:alpha3:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:6.x-2.x:dev:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:7.x-1.0:-:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:7.x-1.0:alpha1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:7.x-1.0:alpha2:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:7.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:drupal:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:md-systems:simplenews:7.x-1.0:beta2:*:*:*:drupal:*:*

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