How severe is CVE-2012-4471?

CVE-2012-4471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4471?

CVE-2012-4471 primarily affects Dominique Clause Search Autocomplete. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4471?

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

When was CVE-2012-4471 published?

CVE-2012-4471 was published on 2012-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4471

CVE-2012-4471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dominique Clause Search Autocomplete 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dominique Clause Search Autocomplete
Published: 2012-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Search Autocomplete module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to the module admin page, which allows remote attackers to disable an autocompletion or change the priority order via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4471?: The Search Autocomplete module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.4 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to the module admin page, which allows remote attackers to disable an autocompletion or change the priority order via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4471?: CVE-2012-4471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4471?: CVE-2012-4471 primarily affects Dominique Clause Search Autocomplete. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4471 published?: CVE-2012-4471 was published on 2012-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:dominique_clause:search_autocomplete:7.x-2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dominique_clause:search_autocomplete:7.x-2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dominique_clause:search_autocomplete:7.x-2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dominique_clause:search_autocomplete:7.x-2.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*

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