CVE-2012-5551

CVE-2012-5551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thinkshout Mailchimp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the MailChimp module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.7 for Drupal allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) a predictable "webhook URL key" and (2) improper sanitization of "Webhook variables from POST requests."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5551?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the MailChimp module 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.7 for Drupal allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) a predictable "webhook URL key" and (2) improper sanitization of "Webhook variables from POST requests."
How severe is CVE-2012-5551?
CVE-2012-5551 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5551 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5551?
CVE-2012-5551 primarily affects Thinkshout Mailchimp. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5551?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5551 published?
CVE-2012-5551 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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