CVE-2011-5189: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Webform Validation module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.5 and 7.x-1.x b

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2011-5189 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting webform validation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Webform Validation module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.5 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with permissions to "update Webform nodes" to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2012-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: svendecabooter

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-20 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

svendecabooter webform validation DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-1.0 · 6.x-1.1 · 6.x-1.2 · 6.x-1.3 · 6.x-1.4 · 7.x-1.0 · 7.x-1.0 rc1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webform-validation || rpm -q webform-validation || webform-validation --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webform-validation sudo apt install webform-validation=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold webform-validation

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webform-validation sudo dnf downgrade webform-validation-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add webform-validation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-5189?

webform validation: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-5189 being exploited?

CVE-2011-5189 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-5189 affect?

CVE-2011-5189 affects webform validation. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Webform Validation module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.5 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with permissions to "update Webform nodes" to inject arbitrary web scri

How urgent is CVE-2011-5189?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2014-8317 LOW 3.5 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Webform Validation module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.6 and 7.x-1.x b

References

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