CVE-2012-4495

CVE-2012-4495 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mime Mail Module Project Mimemail 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 Mime Mail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to files outside Drupal's publish files directory, which allows remote authenticated users to send arbitrary files as attachments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4495?
The Mime Mail module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.1 for Drupal does not properly restrict access to files outside Drupal's publish files directory, which allows remote authenticated users to send arbitrary files as attachments.
How severe is CVE-2012-4495?
CVE-2012-4495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4495 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4495?
CVE-2012-4495 primarily affects Mime Mail Module Project Mimemail. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4495?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4495 published?
CVE-2012-4495 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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