How severe is CVE-2012-4483?

CVE-2012-4483 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4483 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4483?

CVE-2012-4483 primarily affects Acquia Commons. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4483?

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

When was CVE-2012-4483 published?

CVE-2012-4483 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4483

CVE-2012-4483 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acquia Commons 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Acquia Commons
Published: 2012-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The commons_discussion_views_default_views function in modules/features/commons_discussion/commons_discussion.views_default.inc in the Drupal Commons module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.8 for Drupal does not properly enforce intended node access restrictions, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the recent comments listing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4483?: The commons_discussion_views_default_views function in modules/features/commons_discussion/commons_discussion.views_default.inc in the Drupal Commons module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.8 for Drupal does not properly enforce intended node access restrictions, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the recent comments listing.
How severe is CVE-2012-4483?: CVE-2012-4483 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4483 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4483?: CVE-2012-4483 primarily affects Acquia Commons. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4483?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4483 published?: CVE-2012-4483 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:acquia:commons:6.x-2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acquia:commons:6.x-2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acquia:commons:6.x-2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acquia:commons:6.x-2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acquia:commons:6.x-2.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*

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