CVE-2012-1658: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Read More Link module 6.x-3.x before 6.x-3.1 for Drupal allows

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-1658 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting ed readmore. 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 Read More Link module 6.x-3.x before 6.x-3.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the access administration pages permission 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	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2012-09-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: fourkitchens

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-18 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fourkitchens ed readmore DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.x-3.x dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.x-3.x

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ed-readmore || rpm -q ed-readmore || ed-readmore --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.x-3.x (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ed-readmore sudo apt install ed-readmore=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-3.x> sudo apt-mark hold ed-readmore

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

dnf --showduplicates list ed-readmore sudo dnf downgrade ed-readmore-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.x-3.x> sudo dnf versionlock add ed-readmore

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-1658?

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

Is CVE-2012-1658 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1658 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-2012-1658 affect?

CVE-2012-1658 affects ed readmore. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Read More Link module 6.x-3.x before 6.x-3.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the access administration pages permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified

How urgent is CVE-2012-1658?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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