How severe is CVE-2012-5556?

CVE-2012-5556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5556?

CVE-2012-5556 primarily affects Restful Web Services Project Restful Web Services. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5556?

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

When was CVE-2012-5556 published?

CVE-2012-5556 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5556

CVE-2012-5556 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Restful Web Services Project Restful Web Services with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Restful Web Services Project Restful Web Services
Published: 2012-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the RESTful Web Services (RESTWS) module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.0-alpha3 for Drupal allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5556?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the RESTful Web Services (RESTWS) module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.0-alpha3 for Drupal allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5556?: CVE-2012-5556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5556?: CVE-2012-5556 primarily affects Restful Web Services Project Restful Web Services. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5556 published?: CVE-2012-5556 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:restful_web_services_project:restful_web_services:7.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:restful_web_services_project:restful_web_services:7.x-1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:restful_web_services_project:restful_web_services:7.x-1.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:restful_web_services_project:restful_web_services:7.x-1.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:restful_web_services_project:restful_web_services:7.x-2.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:restful_web_services_project:restful_web_services:7.x-2.0:alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:restful_web_services_project:restful_web_services:7.x-2.x:dev:*:*:*:*:*:*

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