CVE-2012-4487

CVE-2012-4487 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Boombatower Subuser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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

Description

The Subuser module before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal does not properly check "switch subuser" permissions, which allows remote authenticated parent users to change their role by switching to a subuser they created.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4487?
The Subuser module before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal does not properly check "switch subuser" permissions, which allows remote authenticated parent users to change their role by switching to a subuser they created.
How severe is CVE-2012-4487?
CVE-2012-4487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4487 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4487?
CVE-2012-4487 primarily affects Boombatower Subuser. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4487?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4487 published?
CVE-2012-4487 was published on 2012-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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