CVE-2012-5589

CVE-2012-5589 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netgenius Multilink with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The MultiLink module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.7 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.7 for Drupal does not properly check node permissions when generating an in-content link, which allows remote authenticated users with text-editing permissions to read arbitrary node titles via a generated link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5589?
The MultiLink module 6.x-2.x before 6.x-2.7 and 7.x-2.x before 7.x-2.7 for Drupal does not properly check node permissions when generating an in-content link, which allows remote authenticated users with text-editing permissions to read arbitrary node titles via a generated link.
How severe is CVE-2012-5589?
CVE-2012-5589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5589 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5589?
CVE-2012-5589 primarily affects Netgenius Multilink. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5589?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5589 published?
CVE-2012-5589 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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