CVE-2012-2082: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Chaos tool suite (aka CTools) module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0 fo

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-2082 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting ctools. 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 Chaos tool suite (aka CTools) module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the post comments permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a user signature.

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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2012-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: chaos tool suite project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-08-14 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chaos tool suite project ctools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.0 alpha1 · 7.x-1.0 alpha2 · 7.x-1.0 alpha3 · 7.x-1.0 alpha4 · 7.x-1.0 beta1 · 7.x-1.0 rc1 · 7.x-1.0 rc2 · 7.x-1.x dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ctools || rpm -q ctools || ctools --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ctools sudo apt install ctools=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo apt-mark hold ctools

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

dnf --showduplicates list ctools sudo dnf downgrade ctools-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ctools

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-2012-2082?

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

Is CVE-2012-2082 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2082 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-2012-2082 affect?

CVE-2012-2082 affects ctools. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Chaos tool suite (aka CTools) module 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.0 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the post comments permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a user sig

How urgent is CVE-2012-2082?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Drupal vulnerabilities

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References

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